10-19-2015, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Modena
So how come helicoptor blades (and airplane props) are straight?
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Many of the newer turboprops use curved or scimitar blades - apparently higher tip speeds see more benefit from it, which may explain why smaller aircraft (e.g. Cessna 172) are fitted with straight-bladed props.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scimitar_propeller
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