Abrasion Resistant Windshields for Helicopters Literature Search and Investigation of Recent Contractor Activity.

Abstract

Helicopters generally have stretched-acrylic windshields which are said to scratch easily in service due to wiper operation or impingement of sand or stones. Operation of the wiper without the use of a lubricant (such as water) is particularly damaging. Also, while in flight, any impingement of such objects as birds or bullets may result in catastrophic failure. The object of this search is to make a literature survey, and to contact several leading commercial manufacturers in order to obtain current information on abrasion-resistant windshields.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1966
Accession Number
ADA307034

Entities

People

  • Nicholas T. Baldanza

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Contracts
  • Engineering
  • Glass
  • Helicopters
  • High Temperature
  • Laminated Plastics
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Resistance
  • Wear Resistance

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Explosive Engineering.