- Model Number: Z-BLH1671OR
- Product Type: Tail Rotor Blade Set
- Colour: Orange
- Compatible Models: Blade B450 3D, Blade B400, Blade B450 X
- Manufacturer: Blade
- Component Category: Tail Rotor Blades
- Blade Function: Tail rotor anti-torque and yaw control
- Material: Composite construction
- Installation: Direct fit replacement for tail rotor blade grip assembly
- Visibility: High-visibility orange finish for flight tracking
Overview
The BLH Tail Rotor Blade Set in Orange is an essential replacement component for Blade 450 3D, B400, and B450 X RC helicopters. Whether you're a seasoned RC helicopter pilot in the UK or just getting started with 3D aerobatics, having a reliable set of tail rotor blades on hand is crucial for keeping your helicopter flight-ready. These genuine Blade-branded tail rotor blades are engineered to deliver consistent performance and reliability, ensuring smooth tail control and responsive yaw authority during aggressive manoeuvres or gentle cruising flight.
RC helicopter enthusiasts know that tail rotor blades are consumable parts that require periodic replacement due to wear, damage from crashes, or simply to refresh the aerodynamic properties of your aircraft. The orange colour of this blade set not only provides excellent visibility during flight but also helps you quickly identify which blades are fitted to your helicopter. This makes it particularly useful if you operate multiple helicopters or maintain spares for your flying club. As a critical drivetrain component, the tail rotor blades directly influence your helicopter's stability and control responsiveness, making quality replacement blades essential for optimal flight performance.
Designed specifically to work with the Blade 450 series of RC helicopters, this tail rotor blade set represents genuine OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) quality that Blade is renowned for across the UK RC helicopter community. Whether you're flying 3D patterns, learning basic hovering skills, or enjoying casual weekend flights, having backup tail rotor blades ensures minimal downtime and maximum flying enjoyment.
Key Features
- Compatible with Multiple Models — These tail rotor blades fit the Blade B450 3D, B400, and B450 X helicopters, making them a versatile replacement option that works across several popular Blade models and gives you flexibility in which helicopters you can service with a single spare part.
- Genuine Blade Manufacturing — As official Blade components, these blades are manufactured to the exact specifications and quality standards that Blade has established for their helicopter line, ensuring aerodynamic consistency and reliability that matches your helicopter's original equipment.
- High-Visibility Orange Colour — The bright orange finish makes these blades highly visible during flight, which is essential for tracking your helicopter's orientation in the air and identifying the tail rotor position during complex 3D manoeuvres or when flying at distance from your position.
- Precision Engineering — Blade tail rotor blades are crafted with precise tolerances and aerodynamic profiles that ensure smooth operation, minimal vibration, and predictable control response, which is critical for maintaining stable tail control authority during all phases of flight.
- Essential Spare Component — Tail rotor blades are consumable parts that benefit from regular replacement to maintain optimal performance, making this set an essential addition to any RC helicopter pilot's spares box regardless of skill level.
- Ready to Install — These blades come as a complete set and are ready to fit directly onto your tail rotor blade grip assembly without requiring additional modification or preparation, allowing you to get back in the air quickly after installation.
Technical Performance
The BLH Tail Rotor Blade Set represents a critical component in the tail rotor system of Blade 450 series helicopters. The tail rotor is responsible for countering the main rotor's torque effect and providing yaw (rotation) control authority, making blade quality directly relevant to flight stability and manoeuvrability. Blade's engineering team has designed these tail rotor blades to work seamlessly with the tail rotor shaft, pitch control mechanism, and servo-driven control system found in B450 3D, B400, and B450 X models. The blade profile, pitch characteristics, and material composition are optimised for the rotational speeds and aerodynamic demands of these specific helicopter models. When compared with worn or damaged blades, fresh tail rotor blades provide improved control response, reduced vibration, and more predictable handling characteristics. The orange colour selected for this blade set has been chosen for optimal visibility without compromising aerodynamic performance, allowing pilots to easily track tail orientation during flight. For RC helicopter enthusiasts across the UK who demand reliability and genuine quality components, these Blade tail rotor blades deliver the performance consistency necessary for both recreational flying and competitive 3D aerobatics.
What's in the Box
- Blade 450/400 Orange Tail Rotor Blade Set
Frequently Asked Questions
- What helicopters does this tail rotor blade set fit? — This orange tail rotor blade set is compatible with the Blade B450 3D, Blade B400, and Blade B450 X RC helicopters. Before purchasing, verify your helicopter model number to ensure compatibility, as using incorrect blade sizes or specifications could affect flight performance and safety.
- How often should I replace my tail rotor blades? — Tail rotor blades are consumable components that should be replaced whenever they show visible signs of wear, damage, cracks, or delamination. Regular inspection after crashes or hard landings is recommended, and many experienced RC helicopter pilots keep spare blade sets on hand to minimise downtime between flights.
- Are these genuine Blade blades or aftermarket replacements? — These are genuine Blade-manufactured tail rotor blades, which means they meet the exact specifications and quality standards set by the manufacturer. Genuine OEM blades provide superior aerodynamic performance and reliability compared to generic or aftermarket alternatives.
- Will the orange colour affect my helicopter's performance? — No, the orange colour is purely cosmetic and provides a visibility benefit during flight. The colour does not affect aerodynamic performance, rotational speed, or control characteristics. In fact, the high-visibility orange finish can help you better track your helicopter's tail orientation during complex 3D manoeuvres.
- How do I install these blades on my tail rotor? — The installation process involves removing your old tail rotor blades from the tail rotor blade grip assembly and inserting the new orange blades. Refer to your helicopter's manual for detailed step-by-step installation instructions specific to your model, as the exact procedure may vary between B450 3D, B400, and B450 X variants.
- What should I do if my tail rotor blades become damaged? — If your tail rotor blades crack, split, or show signs of delamination, they should be replaced immediately. Damaged blades can cause vibration, unpredictable control response, and potential loss of tail authority during flight, which compromises safety and aircraft control.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the BLH Tail Rotor Blade Set, Orange: B450 3D, B400, B450 X Z-BLH1671OR today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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