Warbirdsolutions
Active Member
I know this subject has been beat to death, but I have not read in previous threads on the subject of specific MT props. Van sells the MTV12B/183-59B for the O-360 which is 72" diameter. I am hoping someone has real experience with THIS prop. I am deciding between the Hartzell 7497 Blended Airfoil prop and the MT. I have had 3 MT 3-blade props in the past and really liked them primarily for the smoothness. Les Dowd at Hartzell says the 74" blade is as long as can be used with a non-counterweighted IO360 using high compression pistons and electronic ignition. Diamond aircraft uses the same MT prop as Van's sells on their certificated airplanes as mentioned above so it is probably the most ideal prop for the higher HP IO360. Any feedback on the MT prop listed above would be greatly appreciated. I would love to hear from anyone who may have used both as well. I expect that the MT will suffer a few knots at wide open throttle so a cruise comparison would be the most helpful. Sorry if this thread is redundant, but I'm hoping that some of you may have experience with this specific prop.
Thanks very much in advance,
Brad
Thanks very much in advance,
Brad