The development of composite-related technology applicable to armored crashworthy helicopter crewseats is discussed. The main objective was to achieve a significant weight reduction relative to the first-generation seats exemplified by the UH-60A and the AH-64A designs. This weight reduction was achieved while maintaining full compliance with the most recent version of the military crashworthy crewseat specification, MIL-S-58095A. The technology developed during this effort is intended to apply to the next generation of Army helicopters, such as LHX.
Weight Optimization of an Armored Crashworthy Crewseat Through the Use of Advanced Composites and Design
1990
15 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aircraft , Aeronautics , Composite Materials , Engineering Materials , Logistics Military Facilities & Supplies , Composite materials , Crashworthiness , Light helicopters , Optimization , Weight reduction , Composite structures , Seats , Energy absorption , Helicopter design , Specifications , Structural design
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