The feasibility of large freighter aircraft was assessed, including the impact of military requirements on the performance, economics, and fuel consumption characteristics. Only configurations having net payloads of 272,155 to 544,311 kilograms contained within swept wings of constant chord were studied. These configurations were of advanced composite construction with controllable winglets and full-span digitally-controlled trailing-edge surfaces. Civil, military, and joint civil/military production programs were considered.


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    Title :

    Technical and economic assessment of swept-wing span-distributed load concepts for civil and military air cargo transports


    Publication date :

    1977-10-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English