Combat survivability of helicopter/Analiza ?ywotno?ci bojowej ?mig?owca

摘要

The work provides a preliminary breakdown susceptibility analysis for a Mi-17 helicopter in combat conditions. An analysis of breakdown forms and consequences for helicopter sections and installations in battle conditions including probability of being shot down when hit was made. The article presents a theoretical outline for calculation methods on helicopter kill probability in case of being shot, depending on critical element configuration and number of hits. The probability figures have been calculated for a specific model describing a Mi-17 helicopter. As a result of the conducted analysis it was possible to determine, for a specified weapon caliber, probabilities and effects of receiving combat damage. These results can be used as a starting point for developing a new armed version of the helicopter.