Highly Survivable Truss Type Tail Boom,
Abstract
Successful completion of Army helicopter missions in future battle scenarios may well depend upon survival of the structure after battle damage. Survivability of a helicopter will depend significantly upon the structure's ability to retain structural integrity. The principle purpose of this study is to develop a structural concept which assures a high degree of confidence in the integrity of a structure that has received combat damage. This study has been pursued because the Army needs to meet and provide a solution to the ever escalating high explosive anti-aircraft threat to the helicopter tail boom.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA056430
Entities
People
- Thomas F. Erline
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory