Accession Number:
AD0649258
Title:
EVALUATION OF RAIN-EROSION-RESISTANT MATERIALS TO PROTECT THE HH-43B/F HELICOPTER ROTOR
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept., 30 Jul 1963-26 Dec 1964
Corporate Author:
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING GROUP WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1966-08-01
Pagination or Media Count:
46.0
Abstract:
The report describes the tests of various materials to determine a suitable protective covering for the HH-43BF helicopter servo-flap leading edge when operating in rain. Nineteen materials were tested and compared on a rain erosion spray rig in the electric motor whirl stand facility at WPAFB Ohio. Impact velocity varied from 330 to 730 ft per second. A description of the facility, test procedures, results and recommendations is presented. Photographs of the spray rig and test specimens are also included.
Descriptors:
Subject Categories:
- Helicopters
- Coatings, Colorants and Finishes