Airworthiness and Flight Characteristics Test of the OH-6A Configured to a Light Combat Helicopter (JOH-6A LCH)
Abstract
Limited airworthiness and flight characteristics test of the JOH-6A Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) were conducted. The JOH-6A LCH configuration increased mission gross weight to 2700 pounds and includes one 7-tube 2.75 inch rocket pod and one 7.62 mm minigun mounted externally. Performance and handling qualities were evaluated at test sites from near sea level (488 feet) to 9980 feet. A total of 44 flights were conducted requiring 34.6 productive flight hours. The JOH-6A LCH in the present configuration has limited hover performance capabilities. With the exception of the excessive pilot workload at bank angles in excess of 45 degrees, the handling qualities were essentially the same as the basic OH-6A. One deficiency attributable to the LCH configuration was identified: the excessive pilot workload to maintain aircraft control at bank angles above 45 degrees. Four shortcomings were also identified of which three directly related to the LCH configuration. Keywords: Handling qualities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA161255
Entities
People
- Eric L. Mitchell
- James L. Webre
- Ralph Woratschek
- Richard S. Adler