Helicopter Injuries

Helicopter & Bell Jet Ranger 202
The MitiGator™ Cushion System 
Designed to Fit Under OEM Seat.

helicopter injuries

This insert for under the helicopter seat cushion and above the seat pan was developed under a program with NAVAIRSYSCOM that was completed in June 2002. Investigators have developed a seat cushion insert (utilizing one or more layers of the Hybrid Air Cushioning System (HACS)) that dissipates much of the energy of impacts and prevents that energy from passing through to the human body, thus reducing the level of injury sustained. helicopter injuries: prevention

The MitiGator™system is as effective against repeated impacts (high speed boats or ground vehicles) as it is against one-time events (crash landings). The HACS utilized in the insert has been shown to attenuate as much as 30% more energy than the existing seat cushion alone.

helicopter injuries: seat cushion

The MitiGator™ technology is an engineered system; specific HACS configurations can be designed for specific applications. Along with its good energy-attenuating characteristics, The MitiGator™ has the added advantage of returning to its original configuration after impact, making it suitable for repeated impacts. The cushion is made of materials that will survive in a marine environment. Studies have also shown that the system also acts as a vibration attenuating system as well.

TH-57 Sea Ranger

Key Benefits

  • Advanced Cushioning Methodology.
  • Elastomer or Foam Construction.
  • Internally Molded Air Passages.
  • Airflow Redirects Impact Energy Laterally.
  • Maximizes Energy Absorption.
  • Minimizes Rebound / Reusable after Hard Landings and Repeated Impacts.
  • Low Vibration Transmissibility in 0.5Hz –100Hz Range

Pricing

Description SKU # Price
Fire Resistant Construction N/A 925.00

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energy absorbtion

The MitiGator™ Technology is an engineered cushioning system designed to protect people from hi-speed, hi-impact assaults and to allow them to continue to perform their jobs or enjoy their leisure time. The MitiGator™ uses patented air control technology working with 4,044 surfaces per square foot to dissipate energy before it is transmitted to the body and thus help alleviate the problems.