Accession Number:

ADA151046

Title:

Helicopter Mobile Crewman Summer Survival System.

Descriptive Note:

Phase rept.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA AIRCRAFT AND CREW SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

Personal Author(s):

• Gillespie,G. P.

Report Date:

1983-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

The system is designed to provide the Mobile Crewman with the necessary survival capabilities to cover a wide range of emergencies when escaping from a downed helicopter. It is designed to provide flotation and lift capability and the use of survival items. This system is designed to be worn when anti-exposure equipment is not required and to interface with, and be used with the Back Pack Mini-Raft. The location of survival equipment away from the subjects frontal area in holster or chaps type containers, is a unique characteristic. The systems survival items consist of 1 PRC-90 Radio 2 MK-13 Mod 0 DayNight Flares 1 Dye Marker 1 Small Signal Mirror 1 Pen Gun Kit 1 Whistle 1 Strobe Light 1 Steady Burn Light 1 four ounce Water Bottle, and a Utility Knife.

Descriptors:

• *SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL)
• *SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT
• EMERGENCIES
• FLIGHT CREWS
• HELICOPTERS
• DOWNED AIRCRAFT

Subject Categories:

• Escape, Rescue and Survival

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE