Rotorcraft Applications

Helicopter Rotorcraft cushions are where we cut our teeth and have the longest track record. The MitiGator™ rotorcraft cushions are engineered cushioning systems designed to protect people from hard impacts and crash landings and to allow them to continue to perform their jobs.

Helicopter The MitiGator™ also has been shown to reduce whole body vibration by as much as 75% over 2" thick visco-elastic foam cushions, thus reducing fatigue during long missions. The MitiGator™ has been validated through intensive in-house testing as well as by independent testing by the US Navy & Air Force, several commercial laboratories and by many evaluators in other military. law enforcement and recreational applications.

Rotorcraft seat cushion In simulated crash studies conducted by Naval Air Systems Command Crew Systems, The MitiGator™ reduced the energy transmitted through to crash dummies by an average of 40% for middle and heavy weight individuals as shown below. In fact in some individual comparisons, lumbar load was reduced by as much as 65%.

Table showing 40% improvement over standard cushion

Check our current COTS items below. Email or call us about a cushion for your rotorcraft. We have an extensive background in this area and it is usually possible to design a system for a new helicopter with NO development charges!

MitGator™ Systems are engineered to dissipate much of the shock, vibration, impact and blast energy before it can be transmitted to the body. They allow crews to operate longer and more efficiently. Independent studies have shown that The MitGator™ System acts as a vibration attenuating system. This reduces fatigue and pain, allowing crew members to concentrate on the mission.