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23rd Apr 2014, 19:51

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Ascend Charlie

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Are there ANY prop-driven planes that can do 450kt??

Tip speed would be well over sonic, so blade stresses would be considerable, as well as drag changes along the length of the blade.

Go for something more sensible, 250kt.

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