AN EVALUATION OF ARMORED AIRCREW CRASH SURVIVAL SEATS

Abstract

This report presents an evaluation of an armored seat design incorporating a new energy absorption concept. The structure of the test seat is unique in that it is made up of two triangular frames interconnected by cross members at each apex and by diagonal braces in the plane of the aft members. Energy absorption in all axes is accomplished by bending steel rods around rollers in a controlled manner. The armor is not integral to the seat; thus, the seat can be used either with or without armor.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0841794

Entities

People

  • Clifford I. Gatlin
  • James W. Turnbow

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Armor
  • Army Aviation
  • Attenuators
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dynamic Tests
  • Energy Absorbers
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Instrumentation
  • Joints
  • Safety Engineering
  • Shoulder
  • Static Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.