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Bob Darrah wrote:
Well, guys, I think you should look at this a little differently. The rotational tip speed pf the prop is at right angles to the forward speed and should be added vectorially. As a result, it adds very little. For example, a 72 inch prop turning 2400 RPM going 180 MPH results in a rotational speed of 6' times pi or 18.85 feet per REV. Now, the forward speed in that length of time (1/30 of a second at 2400 RPM) is only 8.8 feet. Add those vectorially (the two sides of a right triangle) and the result is 20.8 feet per rev, almost within 10% of using RPM only.
The original post said that the program was calculating the tip speeds at .88 to .92 of mach, if I remember correctly. Add that 10% and you're making lots of noise without getting a lot done.
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