Since the end of the second world war the French military has conducted operations in a number of diverse theaters including Indochina, Algeria and Chad. Lessons drawn from these operational experiences, related to the design of military transport aircraft are discussed and specific design criteria for a future fleet of transport aircraft are defined. The essential characteristics of a future military transport include: (1) a cargo bay with a minimum height and width of 4 meters (larger than the current dimensions of the C-160 and C-130); (2) good tactical capabilities combined with a significant operating range; and (3) interoperability (since the development of this aircraft will require a european, if not an american-european cooperative effort.


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    Title :

    Enseignements Tires Par la France de Ses Experiences Operationnelles Recentes en Matiere de Conception d'Avions de Transport Militaire (Lessons Drawn from France's Recent Operational Experiences Regarding the Design of Military Transport Aircraft)


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    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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