This World War I era propeller was manufactured by the Starr Piano Company, one of many such contractors used by the Government to accelerate production of war materiel.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Propellers & Impellers Manufacturer Starr Piano Company
 Physical Description Type: Two-Blade, Fixed-Pitch, Wood Diameter: 260 cm (102.4 in.) Chord: 21 cm (8.3 in.) Engine Application: Le Rhône C Dimensions Rotor/Propeller: 260 x 21 x 22.5 x 16.8 x 7.8cm (102 3/8 x 8 1/4 x 8 7/8 x 6 5/8 x 3 1/16 in.)
3-D: 259.1 x 22.2 x 15.9cm (102 x 8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
 Materials Wood
Varnish
Steel
Copper Alloy
Paint
 Inventory Number A19300003001 Credit Line Transferred from the War Department, Washington, D.C. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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