The Quest for a Helicopter Suitable for Combat Rescue, 1967-1983.

Abstract

This paper provides a concise, historical perspective of the quest for a helicopter suitable for combat rescue. Concentrating on the period 1967-1983, this report looks at the historical development, roles and missions, and analyzes the selection process of four different combat rescue helicopters. The study concludes that the unique mission requirements of combat rescue require aircraft designed from the ground on as pure rescue helicopters. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA156842

Entities

People

  • T. O. Jahnke

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Command And Control
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Korean War
  • Military Organizations
  • Rescue Vehicles
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Vietnam
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design