The mission suitability and potential economic benefits of advanced VTOL aircraft were investigated for logistics support of petroleum operations in the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Concepts such as the tilt rotor and lift/cruise fan are promising for future operations beyond 150 miles offshore, where their high cruise efficiency provides savings in trip time, fuel consumption, and capital investment. Depending upon mission requirements, the aircraft operating costs are reduced by as much as 20 percent to 50 percent from those of current helicopters.


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    Title :

    Benefits of VTOL aircraft in offshore petroleum logistics support


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    Publication date :

    1975-12-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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