The study evaluated the present emergency rescue parachutes in Army helicopters. An investigation was conducted with each emergency rescue parachute to determine compatibility with cockpit geometry and seat design. Compatibility of the aircrew protective armor and overwater survival kit with the emergency rescue parachutes was also tested. (Author)


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    Title :

    Emergency Rescue Parachutes in Helicopters


    Contributors:
    J. W. Wolff (author)

    Publication date :

    1969


    Size :

    22 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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