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Old July 2nd 04, 12:45 AM
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"Geoffrey Sinclair" wrote:

Corsair propeller diameter 13 feet 4 inches, ground clearance
9.1 inches, engine R-2800-8.



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