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Old 08-12-2007 | 10:33 AM
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Default RE: props and large round cowls
Most of the thrust is produced by the outer third of the prop blades. Those WW2 radials had reduction gears between the prop and the engine to enable a larger prop to turn at a more efficient RPM.
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