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by winkeltripel 1182 days ago
Unless it has a large (>1) power to weight ratio.
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You still need airflow over the wings to turn it up to allow the propeller to produce lift. Unless you are flying a V-22 Osprey
Or you could have a tail-sitter... but I thought none of these were necessary points to mention.
You mean thrust to weight ratio?