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12th April 2007 | 15:39

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slowrotor

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From: Port Townsend,WA. USA

Mart,
I think downwash velocity is a major factor in blade erosion, along with type of soil/sand etc.
For a tip speed of 400fps and 14fps downwash, I don't think a metal erosion strip would be needed.
Thanks

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