F-18 Human Engineering Program — a Retrospective View

Abstract

Presentation begins with a review of the F-18 Program -progression from a single place fighter with a crew station the size of the A-4's to a full multi-mission aircraft. Describes Human Engineering design "ground rules" and illustrates the degree to which the actual design conforms. Describes the role of anthropometry in both the crew station and design considerations affecting the maintainer -both airborne WRA's and GSE.techniques in applied anthropometry are described. NewPresents a short review of the simulator and mock-up work accomplished during design and development. A summary of the role and contributions of the U.S. Navy and Xarine Corps pilots who participated in the "Aircrew Systems Advisory Panel" (ASAP) is presented. Unique relationships between Human Factors and ASAP are described.