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Old 05-29-2012, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Crumpp View Post
On what data???

There is a good reason why n = .85 in a CSP is a valid assumption in subsonic aerodynamics.
P47's 3-blade prop drops to 63% efficiency when diving to 0.7 Mach which is subsonic. When you have 20% efficiency advantage over your opponent, you have 400 extra Horse Power, that's a Huge difference.

To model detailed prop efficiency by softwares such as xfoil, ansys,etc.
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