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This study evaluated the design, fabrication, and performance of CFRP composite propeller blades for naval applications. The blades were designed with a sandwich structure and a dovetail hub connection to achieve both high strength and reduced weight. During fabrication, the outer skin and Melamine Foam core were bonded using adhesive films and integrated through autoclave molding and post-curing. The finished blades were coated with a low-gloss urethane clear finish, and the leading-edge areas received additional coating to ensure surface protection and operational identification. Static bending tests and finite element analysis were conducted to assess failure behavior under maximum load and local stress concentrations, while natural frequency measurements(Hammer test) confirmed agreement between analytical and experimental results, verifying the reliability of dynamic response predictions. The results demonstrate that the composite blades offer superior weight reduction and vibration damping compared to metal counterparts and can serve as a foundational reference for future naval propeller design and optimization of various rotating and winged structures.