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Propeller design of boats vs. airplane
Thanks for your explanations and suggestions. :-) I think that settles my curiosity for now :-)- peresah
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- Forum: Rotorcraft engineering
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Propeller design of boats vs. airplane
I'm a curious civil engineer who has just returned from an evening walk by the harbour. I noticed that the propellers of boats appear to be designed differently (e.g. shorter, rounder) compared to airplane or wind turbine wings (long, slim airfoils). If this is true, can anyone elaborate on...- peresah
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- Forum: Rotorcraft engineering
