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Old March 25th 06, 05:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval
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Default V-22 Prop Configuration, 3-vs-4 blades

"Keith W" wrote:


"Gord Beaman" wrote in message
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Dan wrote:

Don McIntyre wrote:
Why did they settle on the 3-blade configuration? Wouldn't a 4-bladed
system allow for a smaller footprint on the ground (or ship)? Or is
there too much thrust loss involved?


I would think folding 3 blades would be easier and lighter than
folding 4.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired


?? Folding ??
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http://www.paravion.com/products/407...e_fold_kit.htm

Keith

Thanks Keith...I thought that Dan was referring to the V-22...I
don't think that it 'has' folding blades does it?...
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