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Curtiss-Wright 16ft 8ins, four-blade, hollow steel propeller
Curtiss-Wright 16ft 8ins, four-blade, hollow steel propeller in a propeller test cell at its Caldwell, New Jersey, plant, July 1944. Date: 1944
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1944 Caldwell Cell Hollow Jersey Propeller Test Aeronautics Curtiss Wright
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a Curtiss-Wright 16ft 8ins, four-blade, hollow steel propeller is undergoing rigorous testing inside a propeller test cell at the Curtiss-Wright Corporation's Caldwell, New Jersey, plant in July 1944. The propeller, with its sleek and meticulously crafted blades, is suspended in mid-air, surrounded by a sea of machinery and measurement instruments. The Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a leading aeronautical engineering firm during World War II, was at the forefront of designing and manufacturing advanced propeller systems for military aircraft. This particular propeller, with its four blades and hollow steel construction, was undoubtedly destined for use on a high-performance military transport plane or fighter aircraft. The propeller test cell was an essential component of the company's research and development process, allowing engineers to evaluate the performance of various propeller designs under controlled conditions. By subjecting the propeller to a range of speeds and loads, they could assess its efficiency, durability, and overall suitability for use in aircraft applications. The photograph captures a moment of intense focus and innovation, as the team at Curtiss-Wright worked tirelessly to develop propeller systems that would give their military clients the edge they needed on the battlefield. The intricate machinery, precise measurements, and meticulous attention to detail are a testament to the company's commitment to excellence and its role as a pioneer in the field of aeronautical engineering.
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