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Old 07-03-2006 | 11:51 AM
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Default RE: 2 blades vs three ?


ORIGINAL: LDM

so if your theory holds true it would make sence that the three blade prop should be smaller then the two blade suggested for the same engine ?
Yes and that's what the basic accepted rule seems to be when it comes to 3 vs 2 blades
But when you do that it would make sense the 3 blade would not be the same performance wise even though it is now turning faster
I feel it's because for the same engine can't turn three blades the same speed as two and once you drop the size of the 3 blade it's no longer the same dia and pitch so it really can't be compared to the 2 blade.
I'm not trying to say I'm right because 2,3 and 4 blade props really aren't the same animals
I just enjoy learning new things about the hobby