Products

VHA product lines include composite main rotor blades for the Bell 206L series LongRanger and 206B3 JetRanger. We also manufacture composite tail rotor blades for the 206 series (including OH-58A/C+), and various models of the UH-1 Huey. Operators around the world have equipped their rotorcraft with VHA blades for use in such varied industries as tour operations, law enforcement, firefighting, agricultural and commercial/civil applications.

The VHA 206L LongRanger main rotor blades feature rugged construction and composite materials. With more than 100 sets flying in the field as of January 2022, the VHA 206L main rotor blades have become widely adopted with operators reporting speed increases and fuel savings. The main design differences between the 206B and 206L main rotor blades reflect the differences in the two helicopter models, including a 22-inch longer main rotor blade on the LongRanger and differences in the transmission suspension.

  • Carbon fiber skin and spars increase strength and minimize corrosion.
  • An efficient NASA-designed laminar-flow airfoil provides greater speed at the same power settings (in field tests).
  • Inconel and nickel abrasion strips cover the entire length of the blade for erosion and lightning strike protection.
  • Tracking wedges replace trim tabs for more precise track and balance.
  • The VHA blades use the identical installation configuration as the OEM blades, allowing direct replacement without hub modification.
  • A 16,000-hour service life (4x the life of the OEM blades) and pricing similar to the OEM metal blades means that your direct operating costs are lowered by more than half over the life of the blade, even when factoring in grip replacements.

The VHA 206B main rotor blades use the same carbon fiber materials and construction methods similar to the company’s successful 206B/L tail rotor blades, which have been available as an STC/PMA aftermarket component since 2009.


  • Carbon fiber skin and spars increase strength and minimize corrosion.
  • Tracking wedges replace trim tabs for more precise track and balance.
  • An efficient NASA-designed laminar-flow airfoil provides greater speed at the same power settings (according to customer field reports; not yet confirmed by VHA).
  • Inconel and nickel abrasion strips cover the entire length of the blade for erosion and lightning strike protection.
  • The VHA blades use the identical installation configuration as the OEM blades, allowing direct replacement without hub modification.
  • A 10,000-hour service life and pricing nearly the same as the OEM metal blades means that your direct operating costs are nearly 50 percent lower over the life of the blade.

If noise is a concern in your neighborhood, fly neighborly with VHA tail rotor blades. VHA’s composite 206 Series tail rotor blades can lower the overall aircraft noise by up to 40%, according to FAA-approved acoustics testing. The noise reduction comes from a thinner NASA-designed laminar flow airfoil and shaped tip that cut through the air more efficiently than previous designs.


  • Carbon fiber skin and spars increase strength and minimize corrosion.
  • An efficient NASA-designed laminar-flow airfoil provides more tail rotor authority at higher altitudes and greater lift capability (updated charts published in the 206L series Flight Manual Supplements).
  • Nickel abrasion strip and Astrostrike mesh cover the entire length of the blade for erosion and lightning strike protection.
  • A titanium root fitting and stainless steel pitch bearings provide more strength and durability at the root/hub connection.
  • The VHA blades use the identical installation configuration as the OEM blades, allowing direct replacement without hub modification.
  • A 5,500-hour service life (double the life of the OEM metal blades) means that your direct operating costs are lowered by nearly half over the life of the blade.

If you’re still flying metal blades, experience the difference new technology can make on your UH-1. VHA’s composite UH-1 tail rotor blade uses an advanced cambered airfoil that improves stall margin, increases tail rotor authority and decreases vibration.


The VHA UH-1 tail rotor blade features carbon fiber spar and skins, fiberglass root fittings, and a stainless steel abrasion strip. The all-composite construction results in a lighter but stronger rotor blade that resists both corrosion and impact damage. Although VHA’s UH-1H tail rotor blade is nearly one-inch wider than the OEM blade, no modification to the tail rotor hub is required for installation.

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