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Accession Number:
AD0656438
Title:
RESULTS OF MAIN ROTOR RADAR BLADE FLIGHT TESTS, MODEL UH-1B, S/N AF622023
Corporate Author:
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC FORT WORTH TX
Report Date:
1965-11-17
Abstract:
Main rotor blades configured with leading edge radar antennas were installed on a Model UH-1B Helicopter, SN AF 62-2023, Bell No. 543, for both ground and flight tests. Load level tests and basic electromagnetic radiation pattern tests were successfully completed. Load level tests confirmed previous measurements. All measured loads and vibrations were identical to production 204 blades. Flight characteristics are identical to a production UH-1B helicopter. Radiation pattern tests were very successful and proved that the use of rotor blade antennas as a radar transmitting device is feasible. Based on preliminary analysis of flight test data, it is concluded that use of the main rotor blades for radar transmissions is practical.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0656438
Pages:
0183
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
File Size:
23.48MB
