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In a typical small plane, the propeller turns at the same rpm as the engine, which is usually limited to 2500 rpm. The limiting factor of any propeller is that the tip speed cannot exceed the speed of sound, or it basically quits working.

In planes with more horsepower, the prop is normally geared down from the engine, since the prop is larger in diameter to absorb the extra horsepower. Even though the engine may still only peak at 2500 rpm, the larger diameter prop would break the speed of sound, thus necessitating a reduction in propeller rpm.

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