Army Preliminary Evaluation Prototype Hughes Model 369C (OH-6C) helicopter

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Abstract:

The Army Preliminary Evaluation APE of the Hughes Tool Company - Aircraft Division HTC-AD prototype Model 369C OH-6C helicopter was conducted at the Hughes facility in Culver City, California. A total of 34.6 productive flight hours were accumulated during the period 26 August to 22 September 1971. Engineering flight tests were conducted to evaluate the performance, handling qualities, and contractor-proposed flight envelope and to provide data for future use in the evaluation of the HTC-AD New Initiatives - Aerial Scout Program proposal. The data indicate that, in comparison with the OH-6A, the Hughes Model 369C can hover out of ground effect on a 35 C day at 4000 feet with a 207-pound increase in payload. The Model 369C can achieve a maximum level flight airspeed of 141 knots calibrated airspeed KCAS with a 660-pound payload - an increase of 14 percent over the 124-KCAS never-exceed velocity of the OH- 6A.

Author(s):
Skinner, Gary L. ; Deel, Arlin ; Mcclellan, Randy D.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY AVIATION SYSTEMS TEST ACTIVITY EDWARDS AFB CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 20 Aug-22 Sep 1971
Pagination:
0095

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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):
USAASTA-71-34
Task Number(s):
1X141806D13306
Project Number(s):
RDT/E-1-X-141806-D-133, USAAVSCOM-71-34
Monitor Series:
USAAVSCOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets
Modernization Areas:
5G
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*HELICOPTERS, ACCELERATION, AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, AIRSPEED, ALTITUDE, ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE, AUTOROTATION, CENTER OF GRAVITY, DECELERATION, FLIGHT TESTING, GROUND EFFECT, GUST LOADS, LEVEL FLIGHT, MANEUVERABILITY, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, OBSERVATION AIRCRAFT, PAYLOAD, PITCH(MOTION), ROLL, STABILITY, TAKEOFF
Field(s)/Group(s):
Helicopters, Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft
Keyword(s):
H 6 AIRCRAFT, OH 6C AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1972 Feb 01