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controllable-pitch propeller [kən¦trōl·ə·bəl ′pich prə′pel·ər] (mechanical engineering) An aircraft or ship propeller in which the pitch of the blades can be changed while the propeller is in motion; five types used for aircraft are two-position, variable-pitch, constant-speed, feathering, and reversible-pitch. Abbreviated CP propeller. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Above left, a Smith controllable pitch propeller, circa 1932, is an example of one of many designs tested. USS OSCAR AUSTIN is in dry dock undergoing prairie air repairs, hub repairs and repairs to the Controllable Pitch Propeller system. Each vessel will be powered by four EMD 16-645-F7B engines driving two controllable pitch propellers and developing bollard pull of approximately 155 metric tons. |
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