The world is rapidly changing from one with two military superpowers, with which most countries were aligned, to one with many smaller military powers. In this environment, the United States cannot depend on the availability of operating bases from which to respond to crises requiring military intervention. Several studies (e.g. the SAB Global Reach, Global Power Study) have indicated an increased need to be able to rapidly transport large numbers of troops and equipment from the continental United States to potential trouble spots throughout the world. To this end, a request for proposals (RFP) for the concept design of a large aircraft capable of 'projecting' a significant military force without reliance on surface transportation was developed. These design requirements are: minimum payload of 400,000 pounds at 2.5 g maneuver load factor; minimum unfueled range of 6,000 nautical miles; and aircraft must operate from existing domestic air bases and use existing airbases or sites of opportunity at the destination.


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    Title :

    Dumbo Heavy Lifter Aircraft


    Contributors:
    P. Riester (author) / C. Ellis (author) / M. Wagner (author) / S. Orren (author) / B. Smith (author)

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    102 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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