I like that Ed. "squishtail" One theoretical advantage of the true fish

tail

is it generates a bit of thrust. As I recall about 100 HP worth at 400 MPH
in the P51.

Paul Lamar

Ed Anderson wrote:

 Well, when I hit 400 mph, I will count on that extra HP, but in the
meantime, I guess I'll have to rely on the prop {:>).

Ed

You get a little less at 200 :-)
 
Paul Lamar
 
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