Accession Number:

AD0730363

Title:

Stability and Control of Helicopters in Steep Approaches. Volume 4. Derivatives and Transfer Functions for the AH-56A Compound Helicopter and Data on Low-Altitude Turbulence Representation

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

MECHANICS RESEARCH INC LOS ANGELES CA

Personal Author(s):

• Wolkovitch, Julian
• Hoffman, John A.

Report Date:

1971-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

207.0

Abstract:

Derivatives and transfer functions are presented for the Lockheed AH- 56A helicopter. The flight conditions considered include airspeeds of from 0 to 100 knots and descent rates from 0 to 28.8 fps. A critical review is given of data on low altitude turbulence.

Descriptors:

• *FLIGHT PATHS
• FLUID DYNAMICS
• STABILITY
• TRANSFER FUNCTIONS

Subject Categories:

• Military Aircraft Operations
• Helicopters

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE