Integration of Externally Carried Weapon Systems with Military Helicopters(L'Integration des Systemes d'Armes Transportes en Charge Externe sur les Helicopteres Militaires)

摘要

This report contains detailed discussions of the aero-mechanical aspects ofhelicopter weapons integration. Particular emphasis is placed on flying qualities and performance with externally mounted weapons systems as well as weapons separation characteristics. Structural mechanics topics, operational issues, and special problems are also discussed. Each technical area is discussed in terms of analytic methodology, ground testing and flight testing procedures, instrumentation, and an assessment of the state-of-the-art, where possible. Appendix I is a synoptic table which relates each particular undesirable characteristic to various effects and results, and suggests solutions; it should serve as a guideline for any new helicopter weapons integration venture at the design stage. Appendix II is a listing of known helicopter weapons integration ventures at the design stage. It lists known helicopter weapons certification programs completed to date that have either produced experimental results or a fully qualified system; thus, it should indicate a source of weapons or helicopter manufacturers which the reader could query directly. Appendix III is a compendium of case histories referred to by the test. Keywords: External stores; Weapon systems; Flight characteristics; Performance engineering/releasing. (edc)