Can anyone tell me what the fins are about on the spinner?
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It controls prop pitch.
Also please check on these links.
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Also please check on these links.
German Variable‐Pitch Propeller Mechanisms: A Report on the Characteristic Features of the V.D.M., Junkers and Argus Types | Emerald Insight
German Variable‐Pitch Propeller Mechanisms: A Report on the Characteristic Features of the V.D.M., Junkers and Argus Types - Author: S. Grott
www.emerald.com
Fw-189 Prop Spinner Question
What purpose does the finned prop spinner in this picture serve?
ww2aircraft.net
Spinners
The spinners on some Arado aircraft, e.g., the AR 96 and the AR 396, had some kind of expanding, flower-like front end. Does anyone know what these are or what their function was?
ww2aircraft.net
German Finned Spinners; Circa WWII
I wonder what the purpose of these fins was on spinners in WWII? I know the spinners free-wheeled on bearings. I am thinking, with my mild background in aerodynamics, that it makes the air flare out over the spinner and wash into the prop blades, away from the core area of the center of the...
www.fsdeveloper.com
Really? Hmmm... I thought it was for julienne potatoes.
Thumpalumpacus
1st Lieutenant
It's a 1200-hp orange juicer.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
It's what Karl uses to prepare his fantastic burgers for our barbies ............. He adapted it from a prop pitch control.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Good discussion found here:
Fw-189 Prop Spinner Question
What purpose does the finned prop spinner in this picture serve?
ww2aircraft.net
MIflyer
1st Sergeant
Also seen on Zlin aircraft.
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Snautzer01
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Texan way to get some orange juice i am sure.
Thumpalumpacus
1st Lieutenant
this forum is amazing... he asks for the purpose and gets the full schematics in the first reply... 👍👍👍It controls prop pitch.
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Also please check on these links.
German Variable‐Pitch Propeller Mechanisms: A Report on the Characteristic Features of the V.D.M., Junkers and Argus Types | Emerald Insight
German Variable‐Pitch Propeller Mechanisms: A Report on the Characteristic Features of the V.D.M., Junkers and Argus Types - Author: S. Grottwww.emerald.com
Fw-189 Prop Spinner Question
What purpose does the finned prop spinner in this picture serve?ww2aircraft.net
Spinners
The spinners on some Arado aircraft, e.g., the AR 96 and the AR 396, had some kind of expanding, flower-like front end. Does anyone know what these are or what their function was?ww2aircraft.net
German Finned Spinners; Circa WWII
I wonder what the purpose of these fins was on spinners in WWII? I know the spinners free-wheeled on bearings. I am thinking, with my mild background in aerodynamics, that it makes the air flare out over the spinner and wash into the prop blades, away from the core area of the center of the...
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I know, right? These guys are so good, if you ask a question about current Russian aircraft, you'll be conscripted into the VKS.
With any luck a posting to Ukraine to join our victorious forces in full advance in the Special Military Operation! Glory to Mother Russia!
