Four classes of aircraft are considered -- executive class with payload capability up to 1200 lb (6 places), utility class with payload up to 2500 lb (12 places), light transport with 6000 lb (28 passengers), and medium transport with payload capability up to 12,000 lb (58 passengers); it is found that tilting-proprotor aircraft is most economical. (49342)


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    Title :

    Comparative projections of low-disk-loading VTOL aircraft for civil applications


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


    Contributors:
    Brown, E.L. (author) / Fischer, J.N. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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