Engineering Flight Test - AH-1G Helicopter with Model 212 Tail Rotor. Part II. Performance and Handling Qualities
Abstract
The United States Army Aviation Systems Test Activity conducted a limited performance and handling qualities evaluation of the AH-1G helicopter with a Bell Helicopter Company commercial Model 212 tail rotor installed. This installation included changes to the pitch links and pitch control tube to accommodate the Model 212 tail rotor; however, the remaining components of the tail rotor drive system were standard AH-1G items. The evaluation was performed during the period 29 May to 7 August 1973 at Edwards Air Force Base, Bakersfield, and Bishop, California. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0776360
Entities
People
- Gary A. Smith
- Gary L. Skinner
- John I. Nagata
- Leslie J. Hepler
- Paul R. Bonin
Organizations
- Edwards Air Force Base