Air Bag Protection of the Gunner in the U.S. Army Cobra AH-1Q

Abstract

The new version of the U.S. Army Cobra attack helicopter, the AH-1Q, makes use of a new rigid column sighting device. This rigid column introduces a serious hazard to the gunner who may come in contact with it during a crash. This report looks at the possibility of using an inflatable air bag to protect the gunner from sight inflicted injury. An overall description of the mechanics and reliability of the air bag, as found in present day automobiles, is included to give the reader a basic understanding of how air bags work. With this understanding, various considerations are made as to how an air bag system, similar to an automobile air bag system, could be designed into the gunner position of the AH-1Q.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA009421

Entities

People

  • Thomas M. Loushine

Organizations

  • United States Army Materiel Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Corporations
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Helicopters
  • High Pressure
  • Mechanics
  • Military Standards
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Safety
  • Safety Engineering
  • Societies

Readers

  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Materials Science
  • Theoretical Analysis.