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Old 29th May 2014, 23:51
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Brian Abraham
 
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Efficiency_propellers = Thrust_propellers * Speed_plane / Power_engine
My calculations are correct!

Here you find the formula I applied:
Propeller Performance: An introduction, by EPI Inc.
Your calculations are incorrect because you are not using the correct formula, even though your reference gives the correct information. You better sign up quick for physics 101.
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