Abstract: An impulse activated and controlled variable pitch propeller whereby the complete high pressure hydraulic system is incorporated in propeller hub assembly, including two identical type reciprocating hydraulic pumps which operate and control the propeller blade pitch settings by low force linear mechanical impulses transmitted from a remote stationary source through a pronged lever with input arm pivoting two anti-friction radial bearings attached to the pronged output ends for transmitting two equally balanced radial bearing contact forces in parallel on a rotating slidable flanged sleeve mounted on a propeller shaft adapter between the engine and the propeller, whereby said linear mechanical impulses are transmitted only during pitch change to actuate said pumps with the propeller otherwise free of any external mechanical contact during rotation.