HapHazard
Well-Known Member
This radical Scimitar prop has always intrigued me. Not easy to construct, but often wondered if it would help improve some of the inherent direct-drive VW problems by allowing for a longer effective blade for a smaller blade diameter, therefore lower corresponding tip speed? Maybe one way of getting better low speed climb performance from a VW? I only have a cursory understanding of propeller dynamics, but like the advantages of Scimitar profiles which are being seen more and more in commercial airliner design these days. I'd be intrigued to know your thoughts on the subject....