Performance and Handling Qualities - AH-1G Helicopter Equipped with Three Hot Metal/Plume Infrared Suppressors

Abstract

The performance and handling qualities of the AH-1G helicopter were quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated with a standard exhaust duct and with Garrett, Lycoming, and Bell infrared suppressors installed. Twenty-one flights were flown for a total of 20.7 productive flight hours. The effectiveness of the suppressors themselves in reducing infrared radiation was not a part of this test.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA019482

Entities

People

  • Albert L. Winn
  • Robert L. Stewart

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Army Aviation
  • Engineering
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Exhaust Plumes
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Fuselages
  • Helicopters
  • Infrared Countermeasures
  • Infrared Suppressors
  • Instrumentation
  • Landing Gear
  • Performance Tests

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Spectroscopy.