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Old 09-23-2008, 09:09 PM
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Default RE: What is the max prop RPM?
I would think that the max RPM would be when the tip speed is nearly Mach I.

For any of the vintage props, surely they would not be safe at higher speeds.

Not ready to do the math on that this evening.

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