March 25th 06, 11:38 AM
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V-22 Prop Configuration, 3-vs-4 blades
"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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-Gord.
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Keith
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