Military tactics of vertical envelopment require transport of 8000 lb of payload to radius of 100 nautical mi at speed of 150 knots; aircraft should be able to hover at 6000 ft on standard day and with one engine inoperative maintain level flight in turbulent air; helicopter should be readily convertible to carry cargo or troops; CH-53A helicopter, developed by Sikorsky Aircraft, meets these requirements; additional design constraints include emergency water landing, rear loading, self-contained navigation system and weight and dimensions compatible with aircraft carriers; aspects involved in design and development; handling qualities and performance.


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    Title :

    Heavy assault transport helicopter


    Additional title:

    Roy Aeronautical Soc -- J


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



    Heavy assault bridge

    US Army,US / Bowen-McLaughlin-York,US | Automotive engineering | 1983