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Old 9th Jan 2009, 11:29
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Fuel efficiency and engine efficiency at lower RPM's
For the same power, ICEs are almost always more economical at lower revs, and thus a higher MAP. A CS prop thus allows you to control RPM, and so get a better cruise consumption, without compromising T/O power, for which you'll need high RPM.
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