Evaluation of an Alternative Rotorcraft Cargo Lowering Device for the Delivery of 500-lb Ammunition Loads

Abstract

The focus of this analysis was to investigate a commercial lowering device called the Sky Genie for rotorcraft delivery of 500-lb ammunition loads. This item, similar to the presently used cargo and personnel rappelling device, uses the friction of rope on metal to control the payload's descent. Reduction in payload descent time, which translates into improved troop and aircraft survivability, was sought. This report describes the functional and operational tests performed on this item. Based on these tests, it was concluded that the Sky Genie represents an effective, predictable means of delivering up to 500-lb payloads from altitudes up to 100 ft with no user input once the load leaves the rotorcraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA230995

Entities

People

  • Glenn Doucet

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airworthiness
  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Cases
  • Energy Absorbers
  • Helicopters
  • Instrumentation
  • Load Cells
  • Materials
  • Observation
  • Performance Tests
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Security
  • Small Arms
  • Small Arms Ammunition
  • Special Forces
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Computer Science.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.