weight of rf dummy

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northernmommy

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Another thread got me thinking...
What is the weight of the dummy that they use to test the 35lb rf seats? I thought I read that they use the Hybrid II here for rf, but that it weighed less than the Hybrid III or something? I may be completely off on this, as I really need to go to bed, so ignore me if need be:p
 
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snowbird25ca

snowbird25ca

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Canada is still using the Hybrid II AMD while the US is using Hybrid III. A fully instrumented Hybrid III weighs 35lbs, while the Hybrid II weighs 34lbs. Typically companies will just add an extra lb in the vest.

Though it's possible that the Hybrid III results are being allowed in some way now? It's been awhile since I've had contact with a manufacturer about that, so it's possible that's changed. My understanding is that the eventual plan is for CMVSS standards testing to be done with Hybrid III dummies, but I couldn't say for sure since I'm not involved in changing regulations. ;)
 

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