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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Denholm on December 18, 2009, 04:34:41 PM

Title: Airbags for Helicopters
Post by: Denholm on December 18, 2009, 04:34:41 PM

I just recently stumbled across an AOPA article presenting a brief description of the latest airbag concept designed by a NASA engineer. Unlike traditional airbags, this particular model is made of Kevlar and is referred to as a, "deployable energy absorber." The absorber is attached to the undercarriage of a helicopter where initial tests have determined it being successful at absorbing severe crash forces.

http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2009/091214heloairbag.html

Seems promising... For those who will be able to afford it.

Title: Re: Airbags for Helicopters
Post by: bozon on December 18, 2009, 05:23:50 PM

Rafael, the Israeli defense systems manufacturer already had this 5 years ago.:
http://defense-update.com/products/r/reaps.htm