DC-4 unusual stall speeds

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Dave Krall CFII

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Dave Krall CFII SEL SES, Cmcl HELI
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Why does the DC-4 stall at a more desireable speed (lower) with power off than with power?
 
I'm going to guess there isn't enough of an upward thrust vector in level flight to counteract the loss of laminar flow behind the engines.
 
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