Firing tests were conducted to determine the effects on the stability and control characteristics of the AH-1G helicopter caused by firing the twin XM-134 minigun 7.62 machine guns in the XM-28 chin turret. Firing the two XM-134 miniguns in the XM-28 turret does not cause any objectionable aircraft reactions which would restrict the flight envelope. The deficiencies and shortcomings detected during this test are discussed.
Engineering Flight Test of the AH-1G (Hueycobra) Helicopter Equipped with the XM-28 Chin Turret with Twin XM-134 Miniguns. Phase B. Part 3
1968
49 pages
Report
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English
Aircraft , Guns , Helicopters , Gun turrets , Machine guns , Weapons , Human factors engineering , Flight testing , Firing tests(Ordnance) , Stabilization systems , Flight control systems , Aerial gunnery , Stability , Aircraft fire control systems , Aerial gunners , Fairings , Fire control system components , Cockpits , Aircraft guns , Ammunition feed mechanisms , Control panels , Firing circuits , Gun components , Configuration , Ah-1g aircraft , H-1 aircraft , M-134 guns(7.62-mm)