New prop: 2 vs 3 blades?

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Originally Posted by gkey

Thanks for the input. However, when one reads through Hartzell's web pages, one would swear only everything good is to come from installing 3-bladed props, from torque, power, speed, climb, vibration, noise, the whole caboodle. It should improve EVERY aspect of flight, which I take with a little salt.

It does seem though, that 3-blade props are more "powerful" on the climb, which makes me wonder if it is better to have in case of an engine-out (especially rear engine out).

I guess, my question still stands, if YOU had to choose between 2 and 3 bladed props, which one would you choose, and why?

2 blade. Cheaper, reliable.