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Old 08-21-2003 | 11:29 AM
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Default Skyshark Stuka E-Conversion...

Originally posted by Henke Torphammar
600watts on a 16x10 equals 900watts on a 9x8 (or something like that)
Actually, I think Henke was talking in terms of EFFICIENCY here. You'd get just as much effective "oomph" out of the geared 16x10 prop at a much lower power level. With the direct drive 9x8, you're just stirring lots of air for not as much "go" value