Whether this is your first build or your fifth, Hartzell provides experimental propellers that are just right for your aircraft.
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Aluminum Propellers
Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Hartzell Propeller offers a large catalog of aluminum blades to choose from for piston engine aircraft. A lot has changed since the 1940’s when Hartzell began manufacturing aluminum blades, with one of the most significant changes being in the advancement of blade design capabilities. This allowed for the introduction of the “blended airfoil” design in 2002. With this technology, Hartzell engineers are able to design a blade that maximizes low-speed thrust while optimizing the tip design to reduce noise levels.
The Scimitar blade design wasn’t developed by Hartzell, but we’ve certainly taken it to a new level. Designed to maximize cruise performance while reducing noise, Hartzell Scimitar blades also have a ramp appeal that’s hard to ignore.
The Scimitar blade design wasn’t developed by Hartzell, but we’ve certainly taken it to a new level. Designed to maximize cruise performance while reducing noise, Hartzell Scimitar blades also have a ramp appeal that’s hard to ignore.
Composite Propellers
Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Discover the Difference:
Carbon Fiber Composite vs. Wood Core Propeller Blades
Carbon fiber’s high strength allows the design of thinner, more efficient airfoil shapes without sacrificing durability. Switching to carbon fiber composite blades can offer performance improvements in areas such as shorter take-off distances, increased climb rates, faster cruise speed, and overall smoother operation.
Stronger Materials = Better Performance
Our carbon fiber is up to 10X stronger than wood, offering uniform strength and integrity.
Aerodynamic Advantages
Laminated wood blades are significantly thicker than Hartzell composite blades, and thicker airfoils produce more drag. With our carbon fiber composite blades, you can expect aerodynamic advantages in every flight stage.
Designed for Durability
Hartzell’s wedge retention system and stainless steel shanks are much more durable than the alternative aluminum/lag bolt design. The blades can be repaired in the field or at 30+ Hartzell-approved overhaul shops globally.
Built to Last
With reduced lifecycle costs and longer blade life expectancy, our carbon fiber composite propeller blades offer significant long-term value for your propeller investment. In fact, they are certified for unlimited life.
Carbon Fiber Composite vs. Wood Core Propeller Blades
Carbon fiber’s high strength allows the design of thinner, more efficient airfoil shapes without sacrificing durability. Switching to carbon fiber composite blades can offer performance improvements in areas such as shorter take-off distances, increased climb rates, faster cruise speed, and overall smoother operation.
Stronger Materials = Better Performance
Our carbon fiber is up to 10X stronger than wood, offering uniform strength and integrity.
Aerodynamic Advantages
Laminated wood blades are significantly thicker than Hartzell composite blades, and thicker airfoils produce more drag. With our carbon fiber composite blades, you can expect aerodynamic advantages in every flight stage.
Designed for Durability
Hartzell’s wedge retention system and stainless steel shanks are much more durable than the alternative aluminum/lag bolt design. The blades can be repaired in the field or at 30+ Hartzell-approved overhaul shops globally.
Built to Last
With reduced lifecycle costs and longer blade life expectancy, our carbon fiber composite propeller blades offer significant long-term value for your propeller investment. In fact, they are certified for unlimited life.
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Whether this is your first build or your fifth, Hartzell provides experimental propellers that are just right for your aircraft. From the backcountry to winning with top speed at Reno, we strive to make your airplane perform at its best with our wide range of aluminum and carbon fiber composite propeller options. We design, test and manufacture our propellers for experimental aircraft to meet the same rigorous standards used for FAA-certified installations with the goal of providing second to none performance, quality, and reliability.
