Organic Matrix Composite Helicopter Internal/External Cargo Pallet System (OMC INTEX)

Abstract

This report describes the development of an OMC INTEX Cargo Pallet System relative to the Army's changing cargo handling requirements. Design, fabrication, and testing of three prototype pallets are discussed. The end result was a full-scale OMC pallet that passed all specified tests, including ultimate hoist and flight testing. The pallet was designed for automated pultrusion processing, which will offer cost effective fabrication of OMC pallets in production quantities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA251127

Entities

People

  • Donna K. Dawson
  • Rob J. Sjostedt

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Assembly
  • Cargo Handling
  • Cargo Nets
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Fabrication
  • Fibers
  • Geometry
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Shear Tests
  • Test And Evaluation

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