The increasing demand for air freight transportation has prompted studies of large, aerodynamically efficient cargo-optimized aircraft capable of carrying intermodal containers, which are typically 8 x 8 x 20 ft. Studies have accordingly been conducted within NASA to ascertain the specifications and projected operating costs of such a vehicle, as well as to identify critical, development-pacing technologies. Attention is here given not only to the rather conventional, 10-turbofan engined configuration thus arrived at, but numerous innovative configurations featuring such concepts as spanloading, removable cargo pods, and ground effect.


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    Title :

    Advanced cargo aircraft may offer a potential renaissance in freight transportation


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Symposium on the Future of Cargo Transport Aircraft ; 1993 ; Strasbourg, France


    Publication date :

    1993-03-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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