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Old February 25th 06, 12:09 AM posted to rec.aviation.marketplace,rec.aviation.owning
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Default 1984 Mooney M20K 231 for sale

One main advantage of more blades is that you can use more power for
the same prop diameter and construction. Each blade handles a portion
of the total thrust-power. In a two blade there is about 0.5/0.333 - 1
== 50% more stress per blade due to thrust - for same engine power.