Studies have shown that there is an increasing need for a global range transport capable of carrying large numbers of troops and equipment to potential trouble spots throughout the world. The Ostrich is a solution to this problem. The Ostrich is capable of carrying 800,000 pounds 6,500 n.m. and returning with 15 percent payload, without refueling. With a technology availability date in 2010 and an initial operating capability of 2015, the aircraft incorporates many advanced technologies including laminar flow control, composite primary structures, and a unique multibody design. By utilizing current technology, such as using McDonnell Douglas C-17 fuselage for the outer fuselages on the Ostrich, the cost for the aircraft was reduced. The cost of the Ostrich per aircraft is $1.2 billion with a direct operating cost of $56,000 per flight hour. The Ostrich will provide a valuable service as a logistical transport capable of rapidly projecting a significant military force or humanitarian aid anywhere in the world.


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    Titel :

    Global Range Military Transport: The Ostrich


    Beteiligte:
    J. Aguiar (Autor:in) / C. Booker (Autor:in) / E. Hoffman (Autor:in) / J. Kramar (Autor:in) / O. Manahan (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1993


    Format / Umfang :

    103 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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