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01-06-2008 | 11:57 AM

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Mike Connor

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RE: Why the Speedboy Patriot went 170 mph

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ORIGINAL: HighPlains

However, I’m afraid that just a change in prop to 9x10 will not achieve 200 mph even if the airplane dove straight down from altitude. Just not enough power available from the engine and conversion of the aircraft’s potential energy. However if another 2.5 lbs. of weight is added to the aircraft (estimated now at 6 lbs.), you might be able to reach 200 mph briefly.

I think that gliders have proven that you do not need a strong engine or weight to reach 200 mph.

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