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Re: Merits of Wooden Props on Late-War LW Aircraft?
Gentlemen:
Thank you all for those most informative replies.
The overall picture you present is that there was no inherent failing in the LW's use of wooden propellors on aircraft such as the Fw 190D. In fact, considering the 190D specifically, the high climb rate associated with a wooden prop would have fitted nicely with its design role as a high altitude fighter.
It seems that the comment from Caldwell and Muller that the use of wooden props was an indicator of declining late war manufacturing standards may not be well based.
Regards
Don W
Last edited by Boomerang; 6th October 2007 at 15:06.
Reason: correct typo
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