TSK Blades

TSK did not supply rotor blades with their helicopters as given the wide range available it was considered that pilots who bought a TSK would also have a strong preference for blades of their own choice.  However in 1992 when TSK UK was formed and because there was no previous operating experience in the UK they decided to also import a range of high quality Japanese manufactured FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) main and tail blades which had already been flight proven; in this way it would ensure that the TSK reputation would not be 'tarnished' by operation with poorly matched blades.  The blades covered the initially imported TSK range as it was considered that after a few years 'UK' generally available blades would have been tested and suitable ones identified in lieu of the TSK UK supplied items.  These were at the top end of expensive but if you could afford a TSK then a few pounds more for good blades would be money well spent.

30 Size

Main Blades

Two types were considered as suitable for the 30 models;

Mini blades - Length 550mm, weight 105 grams with symmetrical section for prolonged inverted manoeuvres; priced at £48.

Junior blades - Length of 550mm and a weight of 105 grams with an S-camber sections optimised for higher speeds and autorotation performance; priced at £58

30 Size - 46

Advance blades - S-camber section and slightly longer at 600mm which suited the TSK 30 with the OS 46 engine upgrade; priced at £60.

60 Size

Main Blades.

Progressive G blades - Lengths 655 or 675mm with non-symmetrical section at the root and fully symmetrical at the tip for aerobatic performance; priced at £80.

SC60 / SC60C - Lengths 660 or 680mm with s camber section and swept tips, designed for serious FAI flying.  C designation has CF on the entire length of the blades with a flexibility not found on similar blades £80 and £100 for C blades.

DY F1-50G - Lengths 660 or 680mm for FAI flying and noted for very high levels of stability in windy condition; priced at £90

Zigsaw GP9 II - Lengths 660 or 680mm and considered to be the 'fastest' blades available for high speed BIG manoeuvres; priced at £80.

Tail blades

CT28 - Length 105mm with 28mm chord constructed of Carbon Fibre; priced at £20.

CT31 - Length 105mm with 31mm chord with a lamina aerofoil section and tip covers for blade strike protection; priced at £22.

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