Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Details
Patent
1990-07-02
1991-11-05
Eldred, J. W.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Details
244121, B64C 114
Patent
active
H00009792
ABSTRACT:
An aircraft windshield system which employs a relatively thin outer windshield member in combination with a thicker ballistic protection inner windshield member and a plurality of electively disposable specific threat protecting panel members is disclosed. The specific threat protecting panel members are arranged for storage during normal peacetime use of the aircraft, and for rapid and selective deployment into protecting positions when elected by the aircrew or as determined by a mission knowledgeable computer apparatus or other means. The results of studies indicating the desirability of multiple-panel windshield structures from both cost and performance viewpoints are also disclosed. The disclosed windshield system is especially applicable to future military aircraft such as the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) and Advanced Tactical Bomber, and may also be retrofitted to existing aircraft for upgrading purposes.
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Eldred J. W.
Hollins Gerald B.
Singer Donald J.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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