An Analytical Investigation of the Effects of Increased Installed Horsepower on Helicopter Agility in the Nap-of-the-Earth Environment
Abstract
This report describes an investigation of the effects of increased horsepower on the agility of a helicopter in nap-of-the-earth (NOE) maneuvers. A computer program, the Maneuver Criteria Evaluation Program, was used to simulate the flight of a representative scout-type helicopter, the OH-58. Calculations were made for both the standard OH-58 and an OH-58 with increased installed power. The increased installed power had significant effects on the agility of the helicopter in evasive-acceleration type maneuvers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA020924
Entities
People
- Donald J. Merkley