AFD has worked on numerous small and large helicopter models across the Commercial, Military and Special Mission sectors.
Our engineers have worked on all aspects of rotorcraft stress analysis including the analysis of the fuselage and empennage primary structure, doors, bubble windows, horizontal stabilisers, HEC and NHEC cargo hooks, radar installations, FLIR installations, antenna installations, seats, and cabin interiors.
Our team has supported operators of passenger, military transport, VIP, and special mission fleets.
A summary of this experience is provided here:
H125/135/145
EUROCOPTER
AS350 SQUIRREL
SIKORSKY
S61
BELL
429
NH90 / MRH90
WESTLAND
SEA KING
SUD AVIATION
SA330 PUMA
AIRBUS
BK117 / H145 MFTS
MEDIVAC ROLE FIT
LEONARDO AW169
MEDIVAC ROLE FIT
AIRBUS H135
HUMAN EXTERNAL CARGO
BELL 427
HEC & NHEC OPERATIONS