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Old 11-27-2002 | 10:02 PM
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Ollie
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Default Does prop-pitch increase thrust ?

There will be a combination of three things that will produce maximum thrust for a given prop. The engine has to be operating at the RPM where the power peaks. The prop has to be pitched so that it gives just the right slip for the airspeed. The prop blade width, diameter and pitch have to load the engine to the peak power engine RPM. This is complicated enough that the best way to achieve results by the trial of various props.