CH-47 Helicopter Internal Cargo Load and Restraint System Mock-Up Study

Abstract

A conceptual CH-47 helicopter internal cargo load and restraint system was designed, and a nonflightworthy functional mock-up of the system was constructed. Mock-up components consisted of a rail/roller and support grid, fore-and-aft cargo barriers, and a ball transfer table. The system was tested in a CH-47 and proved to be easily installed without aircraft modification. Ease of use with standard Army warehouse pallets and USAF 463 pallets was demonstrated. It was concluded that the system has potential for maximizing aircraft payload capabilities and improving cargo handling procedures significantly. The same technology could also be made applicable to utility helicopters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA064207

Entities

People

  • John F. Tansey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Army Training
  • Bulk Cargo
  • Cargo
  • Cargo Handling
  • Department Of Defense
  • Freight Transportation
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • Munitions
  • Pallets
  • Standards
  • United States Government
  • Utility Aircraft

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.