Whirl Wind Propellers

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Whirl Wind Propellers
Industry Aerospace
Headquarters,
Products Aircraft propellers
Website www.whirlwindpropellers.com

Whirl Wind Propellers Corporation, is an American manufacturer of wooden and composite propellers for homebuilt and light-sport aircraft. The company headquarters is located in El Cajon, California. [1]

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The company makes composite ground adjustable aircraft propellers as well as replacement blades for the Nanchang CJ-6's V530 propeller and also airboat propellers. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 86. BAI Communications. ISBN   0-9636409-4-1
  2. Whirl Wind Propellers Corporation (2012). "Whirl Wind Propellers" . Retrieved February 8, 2012.