The Helicopter Air Combat system was used to conduct a pilot simulation study investigating the handling qualities and flight characteristics required for helicopter air-to-air combat. Results indicate that a well-damped directional response, low sideforce caused by sideslip, and some effective dihedral are all desirable for weapon system performance, good handling qualities, and low pilot workload. An angular rate command system was favored over the attitude-type pitch and roll response for most applications, and an enhanced maneuver envelope size over that of current generation aircraft was found to be of advantage.
A simulator investigation of parameters affecting helicopter handling qualities in air combat (HAC II)
AHS, Annual Forum ; 1987 ; Saint Louis, MO, United States
1987-01-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
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Englisch
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