As much as static thrust, really does a shrouded/ducted propeller surpass an un-shrouded propeller?

As much as static thrust, really does a shrouded/ducted propeller surpass an un-shrouded propeller? It seems that the guide blades on the bottom with the duct would allow little more push is taken from the vortex the prop produces by redirecting the air flow. Also the duct may seem like it can “focus” the propelled …

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