AH-1G (Hueycobra) Helicopter Equipped with the XM35 Armament Subsystem (20mm Automatic Gun)

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Abstract:

The Army Preliminary Evaluation of the AH-1G Hueycobra helicopter equipped with the XM35 armament subsystem 20 mm automatic gun was conducted. This evaluation consisted of performance and firing and nonfiring stability and control tests. Stability and control tests were also conducted with the turret ammunition bay doors open and loaded to simulate an evacuation mission configuration.

Author(s):
Donaldson, Neal ; Hall, Gary C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY AVIATION SYSTEMS TEST ACTIVITY EDWARDS AFB CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun 1968-Nov 1969
Pagination:
0064

Security Markings

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):
USAASTA-68-31
Project Number(s):
RDT/E-1-X-141807-D-174, USAAVSCOM-68-31
Monitor Series:
USAASTA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT GUNS, AIRCRAFT FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS, AIRSPEED INDICATORS, ALTIMETERS, AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, CYCLIC RATE, FAILURE(MECHANICS), FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE), FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS, FLIGHT TESTING, HELICOPTER ROTORS, HELICOPTERS, PITCH(MOTION), ROLL, STABILITY, YAW
Field(s)/Group(s):
Helicopters, Guns
Keyword(s):
AH 1G AIRCRAFT, GUN SHIPS, HUEY COBRA, *H 1 AIRCRAFT, *M 35 GUNS(20 MM)
Report Date:
1969 Nov 01