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Old 17th May 2011 | 05:48
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Pusher prop Vs tractor prop

There's a debate on another aviation (model) forum about which is more efficient, a tractor-type or pusher-type prop arrangement.
All things being equal, (fuse & wing aero drag, engine & prop efficiency, etc) which is going to make for a faster aircraft?
Pushers are supposed to make more thrust standing still, but no more or less than a tractor prop at speed, or so the argument went.
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