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Old 06-18-2005 | 08:15 PM
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Best prop for an Evolution .46 on a Tiger 2?
Old 06-18-2005 | 08:34 PM
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10x4, 10x6, 10x7, 11x6, 11x7
Old 06-18-2005 | 08:36 PM
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hmm try 10-6 _ 10-8 i like the 10-6 on my .47gms it lets you get max power/speed my engine like to rev up.
Old 06-18-2005 | 08:57 PM
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If you have the clearance, go for the 11x 5, 6, or7. That's a good flying plane, and it likes to move in the air... You will really enjoy it. Even with the 11x7, it will slow down plenty for landing.
Old 06-18-2005 | 09:03 PM
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Im running a 9-6 i think rite now but i have a 10-6, 11-5, 11-6
Old 06-18-2005 | 09:24 PM
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9x6 is a little light for a .46 I would think, 11x6 is maybe toward the heavy side but will work fine. 10x6 and 11x5 will work fine too.

Isn't it reving really hard with the 9x6?
Old 06-18-2005 | 09:28 PM
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In general, small diameter + higher pitch makes you faster in a straight line, and large diameter + low pitch gives you better acceleration and vertical. (think of it like high vs. low gears on a car or bicycle) So 10x6 vs. 11x5 will be a personal preference between those two ideals.
Old 06-18-2005 | 09:44 PM
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depends on what you are flying and how you fly it....

personally, my favorite prop for my OS .46 is a 12.25 x 3.75....

I LOve it!
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I run the 11x6 on the Evo .46 on my LT40, and it is not too much prop for the engine. It should be a good match for your Tiger.
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on my tiger 2 I fly the OS 46 with a 12/ 3.25 it handles great with that combination
Old 06-19-2005 | 08:28 AM
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10-6, 10-7, 10-8, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6, 12-4, 12.25-3.75

With the 10-6 & 11-4, you would have to use carefull throttle management -- no prolonged periods of full throttle in level flight.

Best overall choices --- 11-5, 11-6 or 12-4
Old 06-19-2005 | 08:37 AM
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No one has mentioned prop brand. For your 46 engine I would go with an APC 11-5. If you get a MAS instead the prop will make lots of noise as it revs up but it will be flexing and you won't get as much pull as with the APC prop. [8D]
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or if you like the MAS props, go with the Schimitar, which is pretty much the same as the APC.

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