Isn't blade absorbable horsepower the determining factor here? Fewer blades is more performance while more blades absorb more horsepower is my understanding. The type of prop determines how much hp each blade can handle without destruction.
On 12/21/2015 12:28 PM, stefkr2--- via KRnet wrote: > Hi KR friends, I know there are severall discusion about this item but I cant > find my answer. > I am at the point to order the prop for our kr-2s, We will install a woodcomp > in flight adjustible. I am in a doubt to order a 2 or 3 bladed prop. Diameter > is about 60 inch. > In the Netherlands there are 3 kr's flying with 80/85 HP and a 2 bladed prop. > But there are severall cherry bx-2 with the BMW (110/103hp) engine in the > front with the 3 bladed prop. > The kr2 is lighter nad quicker than the cherry bx2. > If I am gooinig for speed and you ask google I need a 2 bladed prop. > Is 110 HP in combination with a 2 bladed prop the perfect match or should we > go for an 3 bladed prop. The 2 blade prop is 0.6 kg lighter in weight and > also cheaper. > Wat is your all advice. > Stef > > -- > Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see > http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 > > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
