"Orval Fairbairn" wrote in message
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The corsair used a 3-blade prop. Why didn't they use a smaller 4-blade
prop if ground clearance was such an issue?

They wanted to keep the main landing gear as short as possible, to
simplify structural loads. The Hellcat had a relatively long main gear
leg.


You appear to be answering a question other than the one asked.
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