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MT Propeller |
Aero Composites |
Whirl Wind |
Whirl Wind |
Whirl Wind |
| Model |
MTV-12-B/183-59 |
n/a |
150 series |
200C |
200RV |
| Blades |
3 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| Diameter |
72" |
72" |
69" |
77" |
72" |
| Weight w/spinner |
44 lbs |
est. 49 lbs |
29 lbs |
47 lbs |
41 lbs |
| Status |
Certified |
Experimental
only |
Experimental
only |
Experimental
only |
Experimental
only |
| TBO |
72 months or 1,800 hours |
not established |
Estimated at 1,000 hrs or 5
years. May be lengthened in the future based on ongoing evaluation of
field results. |
Estimated at 1,000 hrs or 5
years. May be lengthened in the future based on ongoing evaluation of
field results. |
Estimated at 1,000 hrs or 5
years. May be lengthened in the future based on ongoing evaluation of
field results. |
| Notes |
New design with scimitar
blade shape. Thinner and more efficient than previous designs. New
material on back to prevent blade erosion. |
Uses McCauley hub, or soon
to be introduced improved clone. Scimitar blade shape, pitch profile
optimized for 200 mph+ airframes. |
Introduced specifically for the fast kitplane market: RVs, Lancairs, Glasairs.
Beta period was a full two years, now in production. To be replaced soon
by the 151 with the new Opti-Q airfoil. |
McCauley 220 hub, 100% carbon
fiber composite blades, designed for aerobatic use, can be used with or
without counterweights. |
McCauley 215 hub, 100%
carbon fiber composite blades with Opti-Q airfoil, designed specifically for RV series
aircraft. |
| Restrictions |
When used with a non-counterweighted crank
O-360s a restricted range from 2,050-2,300 rpm should be observed. |
Max rpm 2,700, no published
restricted operating ranges. |
Whirl Wind "recommends" limiting operation in the 2,050-2,300 rpm range.
Max rpm 2,700, and presently at least, no use with high-compression
pistons or electronic ignition with non-counterweighted cranks. |
Max rpm 2,700, no published
restricted operating ranges. |
Max rpm 2,700, no published
restricted operating ranges. |
| Price |
$8,900 including finished spinner, special
price for RV builders through Van's Aircraft $7,635 |
$9,500 without spinner |
$6,900 including fully
finished spinner assembly |
$8,625 with counterweights,
$8,400 w/o, includes fully finished spinner assembly |
$7,500, includes fully finished spinner assembly |
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| Web site |
mt-propeller.com |
aerocomposites.com |
whirlwindpropellers.com |
whirlwindpropellers.com |
whirlwindpropellers.com |
