Team 2526 - Propeller Propulsion Prototype.

[martin417]

For teams looking into propeller propulsion here are some helpful hints:

Static thrust depends ONLY on prop diameter and RPM, Pitch only impacts power use and top speed. So you will want the largest diameter, lowest pitch prop you can mount, and spin it as fast you can.

Look at the power curve for the motor you have chosen, and select a prop that will run at the peak power point.

To find where a prop might run, here is a link to download a freeware program of great benefit. The page is in German, but the program is in English. The download link is at the top left of the page. The program is called THRUSTHP.

http://www.hoppenbrouwer-home.nl/ika...rusthpv20d.htm