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Old 6th November 2012 | 14:51
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barit1
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No, the DC-3 CRANKSHAFT turns ~2000 rpm (that's what the cockpit tach shows).

The prop turns 56.25% of that speed, or 1125 rpm - because of the gearing ratio.
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