Airworthiness and Flight Characteristics. AH-1G Helicopter with Stabilized Night Sight (SNS). Phase I

Abstract

The Phase 1 airworthiness and flight characteristics tests of the AH- 1G helicopter with the mock-up stabilized night sight (SNS) installed indicated a feasibility for further development utilizing the actual SNS equipment. No significant changes in the handling qualities due to the SNS modification were noted during the tests. The static, proof load test results indicate that the structure is adequate to withstand the required loads. Testing was terminated early to obtain instrumented components (rotor blade, drag brace and pitch link) so the flight envelope and/or fatigue life of these components could be more accurately determined. These tests are scheduled to be completed during Phase 2 with the actual SNS installed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0864070

Entities

People

  • Gary L. Bender
  • Marvin W. Buss

Organizations

  • Edwards Air Force Base

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airworthiness
  • Army Aviation
  • Fatigue Life
  • Flight Testing
  • Helicopters
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Level Flight
  • Night Sights
  • Revolutions
  • Standards
  • Structural Loads
  • Test Methods
  • Vibration

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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