BREAKAWAY FUEL CELL CONCEPT

Abstract

In June 1961, a crash test was conducted utilizing an H-13G helicopter. An experimental breakaway fuel cell system, developed by the U. S. Army Board of Aviation Accident Research, was incorporated in this test. Although the breakaway fuel cell system did not function as anticipated during the dynamic crash test, analysis of the test results indicates that the concept of the system is sound. It is recommended that further testing of a breakaway fuel cell system, incorporating changes in the method of suspension of the system be continued.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0276210

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People

  • Lloyd E. Spencer

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Army Aircraft
  • Army Aviation
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Crash Injuries
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Systems
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • Military Research
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Shear Pins
  • Transportation
  • United States

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  • Biotechnology