PBM-5G flying boat used in tests equipped with R-2800-34 engines 2100 bhp at 2800 rpm for take-off; plane equipped with Curtiss Electric 4-blade reversible pitch propellers of 14-ft 8-in. diam; conclusion is that this type propeller produces useful reduction in landing distance.


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    Title :

    Evaluation of reverse-pitch propellers as means of reducing landing run of flying boat


    Additional title:

    U S Air Force -- Air Tech Intelligence -- Tech Data Digest


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1948


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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