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Propeller
Blades on a hub. With a hinge and a motor it produces thrust.
How to add
In 3D mode open the Parts menu and choose the body. A ready version: Mechanisms → Engine with propeller.
Properties
- X, Y, Z and rx, ry, rz
- Position in metres and rotation in degrees about the axes.
- Diameter and hub
- Blade span and size of the centre.
- Blades
- From 2 to 8.
- Material
- Colour, metalness, roughness and opacity.
- Physics
- The Physics tab: body type, mass, friction, bounce, initial velocities.
Tips
- Thrust depends on rotation speed: set it in the properties of the hinge that carries the propeller.