EVALUATION OR ARMY AIRCREW PROTECTIVE ARMOR IN VIETNAM

Abstract

Thirty five U. S. Army helicopter crew members evaluated the design features and acceptability of .30 caliber armor-piercing protective armor on practice or actual live-fire aerial missions in South Vietnam. Twenty pilots used Torso Front Protective Armor, and 15 crew chiefs and door gunners used torso Front Protective Armor, Torso Back Protective Armor and Seat/Groin Protective Units. They rated the following variables: fit, comfort, interference with movement, suitability of outline and contour, acceptability of armor before and after experience with the latest items, desirability of particular items on particular missions and body areas requiring protection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0696481

Entities

People

  • Edward R. Barron
  • John M. Mcginnis
  • Richard L. Burse

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Aircrafts
  • Armor
  • Army Aircraft
  • Body Armor
  • Fabrics
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Flight Crews
  • Guns
  • Materials
  • Projectiles
  • Protective Equipment
  • Questionnaires
  • Small Arms
  • South Vietnam
  • Vietnam
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Military Science
  • ballistics.