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Old 4th Nov 2012, 20:43
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Looked through a couple old manuals, both the P&W 1830-94 and Wright 1820-80 have 16/9 reduction gears. So if the engine is turning 2050 rpm in cruise, the prop is turning about 1150 rpm. I know R985s don't have a reduction gear and judging from the sound R1340s don't either.
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