The Effect of Tailboom Strakes and Vertical Fin Modifications on the Performance and Handling Qualities of OH-58 Helicopters

The Bell OH-58D helicopter is used in the armed reconnaissance role by the U.S. Army worldwide. Operations in support of this mission require the aircraft to be operated at a hover for extended periods of time at high altitude and in hot conditions. This places large demands on a power limited aircr...

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Main Author: Wade, John A.
Published: Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange 2008
Online Access:http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/477