This 1976 volume, the second section of a three-part series, is intended to set forth explicit design standards for Army helicopters, to establish qualification requirements, and to provide technical guidance to helicopter designers in both the industry and within the Army. 

This handbook deals with the evolution of the vehicle from an approved preliminary design configuration. As a result of this phase of the development, the design is described in sufficient detail to permit construction and qualification of the helicopter as being in compliance with all applicable requirements, including the approved system specification. Design requirements for all vehicle subsystems are included.