Accession Number:

AD0694355

Title:

EMERGENCY RESCUE PARACHUTES IN HELICOPTERS

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY NATICK LABS MA AIRDROP ENGINEERING LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Wolff, James W.

Report Date:

1969-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

21.0

Abstract:

The study evaluated the present emergency rescue parachutes in Army helicopters. An investigation was conducted with each emergency rescue parachute to determine compatibility with cockpit geometry and seat design. Compatibility of the aircrew protective armor and overwater survival kit with the emergency rescue parachutes was also tested.

Descriptors:

• *HELICOPTERS
• *PARACHUTES
• AIRCRAFT SEATS
• ARMY AIRCRAFT
• BODY ARMOR
• COCKPITS
• COMPATIBILITY
• CONFIGURATIONS
• SAFETY
• SURVIVAL KITS

Subject Categories:

• Gliders and Parachutes

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE