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Changing Propeller From 2 Blades to 3 Blades

Old 04-23-2011, 03:17 AM
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Default Changing Propeller From 2 Blades to 3 Blades

Hi all

I have a motor KV =560 and battrey5 cells 18.4v andrequierd propeller 15 x 8 x 2 blades and I am using 12 x 10 x 2 blades I can'tuse the 15 x 8 because it will touch the ground soIwould like to change to3 blades.
What is the best 3 blades I can use ? and what is the diffrent between 3 blades and 2 blades?

Motor Specification:
http://www.fsd-motor.com/en_productview.asp?id=298

Thank You All
Old 04-26-2011, 12:25 PM
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I would say you could try a 13 x 10 3 blade. Normally you go 1 inch smaller diameter when switching from 2 to 3 blades. So go 2 inches less and slightly more pitch.
Old 08-06-2011, 02:36 PM
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I agree with Clark. Drop it down 2 and compensate by going up ONE degree on the pitch. You should be good to go!

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