Thread: V-22 Prop Configuration, 3-vs-4 blades
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Old March 29th 06, 08:33 AM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval,rec.aviation.military
Dave in San Diego
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Default V-22 Prop Configuration, 3-vs-4 blades
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Bob Moore wrote:

Reed Judd-Dyer wrote

How does more blades equal less efficiency?

Those of us that flew rubber band powered contest model
aircraft way back ('40s-'50s) KNOW that the most efficient
propellor has only ONE blade...and a counterweight on the
other side. :-)

Bob Moore

A Helo with one blade would have to be the most uncomfortable ride,
until after a minute or so, when it had shook itself to pieces.

Jeremy Thomson

He did say with "a counterweight on the other side", so balance is not an
issue. This works better on larger, slower turning props, though. I'd hate
to try it on a fast spinning model airplane prop.

Dave in San Diego