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Old 8th May 2011, 06:56
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I'm not sure what you refer to with your comment

hence the reason for the contra rotating props
My understanding re the use of contra-rotating props was the need to be able to absorb the horsepower of the more power full engines. They were used on the Spifires and the Shakletons and other piston types as well no doubt. The Russians used contra-rotating props on some of their turbo-props.
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