A Study of the Desirability and Feasibility of In-Flight Escape from Army Helicopters.

Abstract

This report reviews the feasibility and desirability of helicopter emergency escape systems from the Army's viewpoint. Accident statistics, nap-of-the-earth flight, human reaction times, and crashworthy designs are considered, and the positions of various U.S. Army organizations are included. The escape systems reviewed include ejection and extraction seats, and passenger helicopter systems. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA051153

Entities

People

  • John F. Tansey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Army Aircraft
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Ejection Seats
  • Escape Systems
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • Low Altitude
  • Research Aircraft
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design