Three blade propeller Three blade propeller

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This 3-blade propeller was made by De Havilland Aircrews, under licence from Hamilton Standard, for the Douglas DC3/C47 airliner and transport aeroplane. The DC3 flew first in 1935 and a few hundred are still flying today.

Details

Category:
Aircraft Propulsion
Object Number:
Y2000.270
Materials:
metal (unknown), paint and rubber (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 3700 mm x 3080 mm x 1390 mm,
type:
aeroplane component