We bought a constant speed MT prop a couple of years ago for an exotic
application (non rotary) and they were touting slower speed props above
10,000. Something like 1800 rpm in cruise

Bob Moore wrote:

Our Navy P-3s get 406 kts TAS out of 1061 rpm.......and about 13 ft of prop.

Bob Moore
ex-P-3'er

 
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