Eli5: why are propellers on the front of planes but the rear of boats?

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The thought just came across my mind and I simply cannot think of a good answer, especially not knowing much about the mechanics of it all.

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I haven’t seen it mentioned yet… To lift the nose up for takeoff, the tail has to be lowered very close to the ground. That greatly limits the size of the propeller you can mount behind the main landing gear.

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