Why do some modern military planes still use propellers? 422 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question100.55K December 26, 2022 0 Comments Some planes like the Lockheed C-130 Hercules are turboprop plans while there are many large commercial planes that use a jet engine. What is the rationale behind why some large modern military plans rely on propellers. In: 9 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted December 27, 2022 0 Comments Props perform considerably better at low aircraft speeds, which is critically important for aircraft like the C-130 which is designed to be able to take off from dirt runways. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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