Definition and Reduction of the F-18 Windshield Birdstrike Hazard

Abstract

Since 1983 there have been nine reported bird impacts on the F-18 windshield, resulting in one penetration and one injured pilot. The number of penetrations can be expected to increase as the F-18 fleet size increases. This program was initiated to develop a windshield system with an increased bird impact capability for the F-18 aircraft. The results of this seven-part study were into a design recommendation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA210700

Entities

People

  • B. S. West
  • D. R. Bowman
  • G. J. Stenger

Organizations

  • University of Dayton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Axial Loads
  • Composite Materials
  • Distribution Functions
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fasteners
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fuselages
  • Geometry
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Explosive Engineering.