SOLUTION: The Apache AH-64D attack helicopter has a blade of length 25 feet (not diameter) and turns at 183 rpm. What is the linear velocity of the tip of this blade in fpm?

Question 1157156: The Apache AH-64D attack helicopter has a blade of length 25 feet (not diameter) and turns at 183 rpm. What is the linear velocity of the tip of this blade in fpm?
Answer by ikleyn(52767) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Find the length of the circumference, and then multiply it by rpm


   linear velocity = (2*pi*R)*rpm = 2*3.14*25*183 = 28731 feet per minute.     ANSWER

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