Crash Loads For Military Aircraft
Crash Loads For Military Aircraft
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To all who have analysed or certified antenna installations in the Radome area, what are the typical crash load factors that were used? Is there also any references that defines those crash load factors?
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AEU
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AEU





RE: Crash Loads For Military Aircraft
RE: Crash Loads For Military Aircraft
1. 100 Gs applied in the up, fwd and lateral directions to account for vibrations.
2. A hand load (abuse load) of 300 Lbs in all directions.
Crash loads typically are not critical when compared to the above.
RE: Crash Loads For Military Aircraft
rb1957, the FAR crash loads were exactly what I had in mind. But I was thinking of other load factors which might be more critical.
I had used a 12.5G down for the design of an airstairs for an European military aircraft.
Thanks anyway guys. Any other inputs will be appreciated.
RE: Crash Loads For Military Aircraft
100g is a pretty common static equilvalent of dynamic loads, if you think you've got vibration loads.
300 lbs is the top end of static (ultimate) loads fro ground handling, we use 200 lbs, in the end wahtever you're comfortable with ! ... the idea being to ensure the structure should survive in-service loads
RE: Crash Loads For Military Aircraft
This was only used for preliminary sizing until the environment of the aircraft was determined.
Hombre
RE: Crash Loads For Military Aircraft
The 100Gs and 300 pounds was a Boeing recommendation for a project I was involved with several years ago.
I think it is pretty much an industry standard now.