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Old 3rd Nov 2013, 01:19
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10Watt
 
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Please.

Back to basics.

A prop turning at 1200rpm is producing lift forwards.

The prop on coming loose will out accelerate the aircraft.

A turbine blade turning at 30,000rpm coming loose will move sideways.

Just my take.
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