Airworthiness and Flight Characteristics Test (A&FC) of AH-1S with Aircraft General Purpose Dispenser System (AGPDS)

Abstract

The United States Army Aviation Engineering Flight Activity conducted an Airworthiness and Flight Characteristics Tests (A&FC) of a production AH-1S equipped with an M130 Aircraft General Purpose Dispenser System (AGPDS). The A&FC consisted of limited performance and handling qualities tests and was conducted from 12 May through 16 June 1982 at Edwards AFB, California. The tests were conducted to obtain performance and handling qualities data for inclusion in the operator's manual. Installation of the M130 AGPDS on the AH-1S caused negligible effect on power required for level flight. No significant changes in handling qualities were found as a result of the M130 AGPDS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA125978

Entities

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  • J. D. Ottomeyer
  • James L. Webre

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  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Temperature
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Airworthiness
  • Army Aviation
  • California
  • Dispensers
  • Engineering
  • Helicopters
  • Instrumentation
  • Performance Tests
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Turboshaft Engines
  • United States
  • Wire Guidance

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