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?

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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(52766) About Me  (Show Source):
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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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