A model propeller 1 m in diameter is tested in a wind tunnel. Air approaches the propeller at 50 m/s when it rotates at 1800 rpm. The thrust and torque measured under these conditions are 100 N and 10 N·m, respectively. A prototype eight times as large as the model is to be built. At a dynamically similar operating point, the approach air speed is to be 130 m/s. Calculate the speed, thrust, and torque of the prototype propeller under these conditions, neglecting the effect of viscosity but including density.
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