Prop Terminology

PAkev

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Can someone offer assistance or direct me to a resource so that I can educate myself on prop terminology<br />I assume the tree different numbers relate to the pitch and size but not exactly sure how they contribute to the performance.<br /><br />Helpful advice appreciated.<br />Kevin
 

ob

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Re: Prop Terminology

PAkev,example: (13 X 19) 13 refers to the overall diameter and 19 refers to the theoretical forward thrust per revolutions in inches.Here's an article. propellers<br />Here's another<br /> propellers 101
 
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