Propeller of the style used on Langley experimental flying model aircraft, 1896 to 1903. Construction is metal frame covered with fabric. Mounted on a 4-inch (10.2 cm) long shaft, free spinning. This one probably used for aerodynamic testing only.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
02/09/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; People; Propellers; Propulsion; Research
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