Accession Number:
ADA071648
Title:
Flight Test Evaluation of the High Inertia Rotor System
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 21 Sep 1976-1 Feb 1979
Corporate Author:
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC FORT WORTH TX
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1979-06-01
Pagination or Media Count:
119.0
Abstract:
The objectives of this program were to document the reduction in height-velocity restrictions for autorotational landings, the increased transient performance and maneuver capability using modified flight techniques, and the handling qualities of a modified OH-58A helicopter with a High Energy Rotor System HERS. The rotor incorporated increased chord blades and provision for three different tip weights resulting in Lock number variations of 2.61, 3. 14, and 5.43.
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Subject Categories:
- Helicopters