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New Swept-Tip Hartzell Trailblazer Props\u00a0<\/strong>Set for Homebuilt, Certificated Aircraft<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"HartzellHartzell Propeller Inc. is introducing two- and three-blade versions of its new swept-tip Trailblazer\u00a0prop for experimental aircraft and a number of certificated aircraft models.<\/p>\n

The next-generation Advanced Structural Composite Hartzell\u00a0Trailblazer swept-tip\u00a0prop will be exhibited at Hartzell Propeller\u2019s B-034\/35 booth at the upcoming SUN \u2018n FUN International Fly-In & Expo,\u00a0April 1-6, and installed on a homebuilt Sportsman at Glasair Aviation\u2019s outdoor static display MD-017B. The Expo is held at Florida\u2019s Lakeland Linder Airport.<\/p>\n

Backcountry Flying<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI put the new\u00a0Hartzell\u00a0Trailblazer\u00a0prop\u00a0on my Sportsman for increased performance that backcountry flying demands. Backcountry flying is all about getting into remote landing areas, but once you\u2019re in you have to get back out,\u201d said Hartzell Propeller President Joe Brown. \u201cThe takeoff acceleration and climb performance of the new Trailblazer prop gives me the added performance I want for backcountry flying.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Trailblazer.jpg\"The\u00a0new Hartzell\u00a0Trailblazer swept-tip\u00a0propellers are\u00a0designed to maximize performance of the numerous aircraft, both certified and amateur built, specifically designed for bush and backcountry flying.\u00a0The two-blade version is compatible with most Lycoming 360 and 390 series engines, with no placards or restrictions.<\/p>\n

A three-blade version is available for higher horsepower applications. In addition, Hartzell Propeller is working with numerous aircraft manufacturers to pursue approvals to install the new Trailblazer propeller on certified aircraft.<\/p>\n

The two-blade configuration of the Hartzell\u00a0Trailblazer propeller\u00a0is available in 78\u201d, 80\u201d and 83\u201d diameters and the three-blade configuration in 80\u201d, 82\u201d and 85\u201d diameters. All have unlimited blade life and are approximately 20 percent lighter than comparable propellers with aluminum blades.<\/p>\n

Optimal Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n

The swept-tip, scimitar shaped airfoil is designed for optimal take-off acceleration and climb performance, resulting in an increase of 80-100 fpm climb rate versus a three-blade wood core propeller. The thin, stiff airfoil design that is possible when utilizing aerospace composites allows improved low speed thrust while achieving a three-knot cruise speed improvement over wood core props.<\/p>\n

The Hartzell\u00a0Trailblazer’s\u00a0all carbon fiber construction features an innovative mesh erosion shield and field replaceable nickel-cobalt\u00a0leading edge\u00a0ensuring it can withstand demanding backcountry and bush flying. The carbon fiber structural composite construction is\u00a0more than five to 10 times stronger than beech wood and spruce, respectively, and includesHartzell\u2019s state-of-art wedge shank blade retention design.<\/p>\n

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