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FLYBOYJ · 11-01-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bug_racer

I do have one question. Contra-rotating propellers . What are the advantages/disadvantages with these over Multi-bladed propellors ?

Weight and complexity. You're carrying a gearbox 2x the weight of a normal one.

Colin1 · 11-04-2009, 11:37 AM

Here Bug
I've just been looking over this site, it seems interesting and might even answer some of your questions wrt the transition of the piston engine between track and air

EPI, Inc. Engine and Drive System Technology and Components for Aircraft, Automotive, Marine and Industrial Applications.

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11-04-2009, 11:37 AM	#32
Colin1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,763	Here Bug I've just been looking over this site, it seems interesting and might even answer some of your questions wrt the transition of the piston engine between track and air EPI, Inc. Engine and Drive System Technology and Components for Aircraft, Automotive, Marine and Industrial Applications.