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Old 02-01-2005 | 11:33 AM
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Default RE: DD Tail rotor less efficient?

There is an efficiency loss if you are going from a larger, slow turning prop to a smaller fast turning prop.
So, yes, a dd 3x2 or 3x3 setup is less efficient that a stock geared setup.