The United States Army Aviation Engineering Flight Activity conducted a preliminary airworthiness evaluation of the Enhanced Cobra Armament System (ECAS) with the universal turret subsystem and M-197 20mm gun installed. The purpose of the test was to evaluate the effects of turret installation and weapons firing on the helicopter. Additionally, a limited stability and control evaluation of the helicopter (gun stowed) was conducted. Flight testing was performed at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, and consisted of 27 flight test hours (15 productive).
Preliminary Airworthiness Evaluation Ah-1S Helicopter Installed with Enhanced Cobra Armanent System (ah-1S/ECAS)
1979
138 pages
Report
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Englisch