ENGINEERING FLIGHT TEST OF THE UH-1B HELICOPTER EQUIPPED WITH THE MODEL 540 ROTOR SYSTEM. PHASE D

Abstract

The objectives of the test were to determine the airworthiness and to define the performance characteristics and flying qualities of the helicopter. Test Results, where appropriate, were compared with previous test results of the standard UH-1B. Tests were conducted at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and at remote test sites in California and Colorado from 19 May 1965 through 30 April 1966. Total aircraft flight time was 336.30 hours. Quantitative helicopter performance was defined for hovering, takeoff, climb, level flight, and autorotation. Stability and control characteristics were investigated for varied conditions of altitude, airspeed, center-of-gravity location, and gross weight.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0811782

Entities

People

  • Allan L. Darling
  • Eldon F. Sampson
  • John R. Melton
  • Laurel G. Schroers

Organizations

  • Edwards Air Force Base

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Army Aviation
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Contractors
  • Engineering
  • Flight
  • Flight Speeds
  • Helicopters
  • Instrumentation
  • Tank Guns
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Turbines

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  • Aerospace Engineering