propeller

We’d seen nearly every stage of production — from “grass to glass,” as McAfee called it — when he parked his truck next to the hangar that houses his Cessna 210 Centurion propeller plane.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Its international airport — which only recently reopened — has the remains of propeller planes carelessly tossed to the side of the runway, their bodies riddled with bullet holes and their wings askew.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026

Instead of one propeller, for example, the aircraft has 12, so if one fails, the aircraft and pilot can continue to fly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025

In 1980, the Warrior was seized by the Spanish navy, who removed a thrust bearing from the propeller shaft and held the ship for $142,000 bail.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2025

The engine started, and the sound of the spinning propeller was as loud as a thousand-pound wasp.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

Federal agents have radar, acoustic sensors to detect the distinct noise signature of a drone’s motors and propellers and thermal and optical detection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

In the footage, two charred propellers and engines can be clearly seen.

From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026

"There is an opportunity to improve the design of the propellers," he told Holyrood's net zero, energy and transport committee on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

Consumer spending, aided by record stock market gains, and huge business investment in artificial intelligence have been chief propellers.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025

There was a terrible gnashing noise, and then each of the propellers ground to a halt.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown