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Application of the ABC helicopter to the emergency medical service roleAttention is called to the use of helicopters in transporting the sick and injured to medical facilities. It is noted that the helicopter's speed of response and delivery increases patient survival rates and may reduce the cost of medical care and its burden on society. Among the vehicle characteristics desired for this use are a cruising speed of 200 knots, a single engine hover capability at 10,000 ft, and an absence of a tail rotor. Three designs for helicopters incorporating such new technologies as digital/optical control systems, all composite air-frames, and third-generation airfoils are presented. A sensitivity analysis is conducted to show the effect of design speed, mission radius, and single engine hover capability on vehicle weight, fuel consumption, operating costs, and productivity.
Document ID
19820035684
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Levine, L. S.
(United Technologies Corp. Sikorsky Aircraft Div., Stratford, CT, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1981
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 81-2653
Meeting Information
Meeting: V/STOL Conference
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Start Date: December 7, 1981
End Date: December 9, 1981
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and NASA Ames Research Center
Accession Number
82A19219
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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