The concept of a semi-reclining driver's seat for an advanced tank is based primarily on the need to provide a low tank silhouette in order to decrease the probability of enemy detection, and to present as small a target as possible. An initial seat field test was performed with four Army and nine Chrysler tank drivers. The test data indicated that the seat configuration provided a satisfactory compromise between silhouette and driver comfort. A supplementary laboratory experiment indicated improvement in comfort-discomfort ratings and favorable reactions to the overall driver's station as a function of increased legroom. Rigorous operational evaluations using experienced Army armor personnel reaffirmed the validity of the seat concept.


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    Title :

    Development and Evaluation of a Semi-Reclining Driver's Seat for the XM1 Tank


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    1977 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition ; 1977



    Publication date :

    1977-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Development and evaluation of a semi-reclining driver's seat for the XM1 tank

    Pattic,C.L. / Gray,R.L. / Chrysler,Def.Div.,US | Automotive engineering | 1977


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