OH-6A Design and Operational Flight Loads Study
Abstract
An analysis and correlation of OH-6A helicopter engineering design values and actual operational values recorded in Southeast Asia is presented. The operational data are based on USAAMRDL Technical Report 71-60, 'Flight Loads Investigation of OH-6A Helicopters Operating in Southeast Asia.' The parameters involved include mission profiles, rotor drive system, and main and tail rotor fatigue load spectra, damage rates, and service lives. Recommendations are made for additions and changes to improve the structural design criteria for future Army observation helicopters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0775832
Entities
People
- G. D. Roeck
- H. G. Smith
- J. F. Needham
- L. L. Erle
- R. Boocock