Thread: Propeller vs Direct drive
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Old 08-17-2014, 12:13 AM   #3 (permalink)
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True, I'm thinking around 45-70% of direct depending on pitch. Not sure though.
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A bad amount for mpg. The project places too much priority on weight though.










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