EMERGENCY RESCUE PARACHUTES IN HELICOPTERS

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Abstract:

The study evaluated the present emergency rescue parachutes in Army helicopters. An investigation was conducted with each emergency rescue parachute to determine compatibility with cockpit geometry and seat design. Compatibility of the aircrew protective armor and overwater survival kit with the emergency rescue parachutes was also tested.

Author(s):
Wolff, James W.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY NATICK LABS MA AIRDROP ENGINEERING LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0694355
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USA-NLABS-TR-70-19-AD
Project Number(s):
DA-1-F-162203-D-195
Monitor Series:
TR-70-19-AD, USA-NLABS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.2_Supply
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*HELICOPTERS, *PARACHUTES, AIRCRAFT SEATS, ARMY AIRCRAFT, BODY ARMOR, COCKPITS, COMPATIBILITY, CONFIGURATIONS, SAFETY, SURVIVAL KITS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Gliders and Parachutes
Report Date:
1969 Jul 01