Accession Number:

AD0900395

Title:

Cockpit Compatibility Evaluation RB-57F and F-4D Aircraft

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS DIV WRIGHT FIELD OH

Personal Author(s):

• Hockwalt, John R.

Report Date:

1972-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

35.0

Abstract:

The results of a compatibility study performed on the RB-57F and the F-4D aircraft are presented in this report. Compatibility of crew members with the above aircraft, while wearing an AP22S-6 flying outfit and other ancillary equipment, was determined. A 2-12 inch thick arctic survival overcoat cushion was found to place the large to extra large crew member above the B-57F aircraft design eye point. A second mockup cushion with maximum thickness reduced to 1 inch was found to be satisfactory. The PCU-15P torso harness was found to restrict the forward movement of the small to extra small crew member in the RB- 57B cockpit. The AP22S-6 flying outfit was found to be compatible for use in the F-4D aircraft.

Descriptors:

• *COCKPITS
• *SURVIVAL KITS
• PILOTS
• COMPATIBILITY
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• JET BOMBERS
• VISIBILITY
• JET FIGHTERS
• PARACHUTES
• EJECTION SEATS
• AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT
• ATTACHMENT
• AVIATION SAFETY
• AUTOMATIC
• ANTHROPOMETRY
• LIFE PRESERVERS
• FLIGHT CLOTHING
• AIRCRAFT SEATS
• PRESSURE SUITS
• FLIGHT CREWS
• FLIGHT TESTING
• THICKNESS

Subject Categories:

• Gliders and Parachutes
• Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems
• Escape, Rescue and Survival

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE