Preliminary Development of the XV ('Ex-Vee') Aircrewman Restraint.
Abstract
High-performance aircraft undergoing air combat maneuvers often subject air crewman to acceleration loads which displace them so far out of position that they can no longer control their aircraft. The XV restraint harnesss is being designed to reduce vertical (Z) displacement of aircrewmen in ejection seat equipped aircraft; it is also a parachute harness. Initial testing indicates that the XV restraint harness provides improvement over the MA-2 torso harness for inflight acceleration loads. In addition, it is adjustable for all size crewmen, is seat mounted, and provides either manual or automatic release of the parachute, survival kit, and harness upon water immersion. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 11, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA118991
Entities
People
- Dan Lorch
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster