Accession Number:

AD0773597

Title:

Investigation of Advanced Structural Concepts for Fuselage

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP BLOOMFIELD CT

Personal Author(s):

• Mayerjak, Robert J.
• Smyth, William A.

Report Date:

1973-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

148.0

Abstract:

Design concepts are presented and evaluated for the application of fiber reinforced composite materials to fuselage structures. The concepts are evaluated on the basis of cost-effectiveness and performance when specifically applied to the aft fuselage of the Army AH-1G helicopter. Comparisons to the existing metal structure show that several of the new concepts provide significant advantages in initial acquisition cost, life-cycle cost, weight, safety, reliability, and maintainability.

Descriptors:

• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• *DESIGN CRITERIA
• *FUSELAGES
• *HELICOPTERS
• TAILS(AIRCRAFT)
• FIBER REINFORCEMENT
• COSTS
• STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
• FIBERGLASS
• MAINTAINABILITY

Subject Categories:

• Helicopters

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE