Summary of Helicopter Airframe Testing in the Shipboard Environment

Abstract

This paper presents a summary of test results from several helicopter shipboard test programs. Data are presented from the HH-2D test on the FF-1052 class USS W.S.SIMS in 1970, the SH-2F on the FF-1052 class USS BOWEN in 1974, and the HH-3F on the WHEC Class USCG HAMILTON in 1975. Improvements in NATOPS manual information are highlighted in the areas of wind and/or airspeed limitations, cockpit indications, and helicopter performance information for both level flight and climb and descent. Shipboard deck strength and landing gear capabilities are addressed and a statistical data base is presented from which extrapolations to the sea state 5 environment may be made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA039748

Entities

People

  • Herman G. Kolwey

Organizations

  • Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airspeed Indicators
  • Coast Guard
  • Databases
  • Flight
  • Helicopters
  • Landing Gear
  • Level Flight
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Ship Decks
  • Ship Motion
  • Ships
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Data
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security