Semi-empirical method of using propeller strip theory to take account of mutual interference of body and tractor propeller; brief account of wind-tunnel experiments starting from original tests of family of propellers providing evidence for theory's accuracy; blunt spinner has slight superiority when propeller is far back; best position for housing propeller in nose; effect of body on torque coefficient of any propeller; best relative size of propeller and body; effect of excrescences. Bibliography. (See also - n 6 Aug 1929, pp. 207-209; Roy. Aeronautical Soc. -- Jl vol. 33, no. 224, Aug. 1929 pp. 631-658, 23 figs (discussion) p 659-666, 23 figs)
Airscrew body interference
Aircraft Eng
Aircraft Engineering ; 1 , n 8
1929
6 pages
29 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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