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Old 01-28-2009 | 12:50 PM
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jaka
 
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Default RE: 4-stroke engine speed

Hi!
A four stroke engine doesn't have more torque than the same size two stroke actually less! But it delivers its torque at lower rpm!
10000rpm is a good rpm figure to aim for .
13x8, 14x6, 15x4 or 15x6 is the prop sizes that works best for most airplanes ( at sea-level).