Flight Test of a Composite Multi-Tubular Spar Main Rotor Blade on the AH-1G Helicopter. Volume II. Cost Estimates and Process Specifications.

Abstract

The objectives of this program were to design a composite main rotor blade in the multi-tubular spar configuration to be directly interchangeable (in pairs) with the production metal (540) blades on the AH-1G helicopter, have increased fatigue life, invulnerability to the 23mm ballistic threat, low radar cross section, and low fabrication cost. Manufacturing technology was developed and described in a Process Specification. Laboratory, ground, and flight tests demonstrated that the wet filament wound, co-cured blade met, and in some cases surpassed, all objectives and could be adapted for Army service. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA046279

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  • Robert E. Head

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  • Air Platforms

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  • Assembly
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Cost Estimates
  • Elements
  • Fabrication
  • Honeycomb Cores
  • Laminates
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
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  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Quality Control
  • Resins
  • Syntactic Foams

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