Eli5: Why airplanes have shorter propellers, when long helicopter propellers could move more air? 824 viewsFebruary 3, 2024EngineeringOther Question100.55K February 3, 2024 0 Comments Isn’t forward motion created by moving more air? In: Engineering 7 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted February 3, 2024 0 Comments Longer propeller blades would hit the ground while on the runway for takeoff/landing, unless mounted higher up than the nose of the plane. You are viewing 1 out of 7 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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