Engineering Flight Test -AH-1G Helicopter with Model 212Tail Rotor. Part II. Performance and Handling Qualities.

摘要

The United States Army Aviation Systems Test Activity conducted a limited performance and handling qualities evaluation of the AH-1G helicopter with a Bell Helicopter Company commercial Model 212tail rotor installed. This installation included changes to the pitch links and pitch control tube to accommodate the Model 212tail rotor;however,the remaining components of the tail rotor drive system were standard AH-1G items. The evaluation was performed during the period 29May to 7August 1973at Edwards Air Force Base, Bakersfield,and Bishop,California. (Modified author abstract)