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After the C-5, What Next? Exploring the Possibility of the DoD and Commercial Industry Jointly Developing a New Large Cargo Aircraft C-NXT
Authors: Harold N. Rollins; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT |
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Abstract:
The basic research question is: Can the US. Air Force team with the U.S. aerospace industry in jointly developing a new aircraft to meet Air Force strategic lift shortfalls and compete in the commercial market for cargo airlifters? To answer this question I studied the military and commercial markets for air cargo transport. I also looked at industry efforts in the way of advanced airframe concepts. The C-17 CAMAA effort and EELV program were examined for lessons learned that could potentially be applied to the development of a dual-purpose aircraft. While studying these issues, important real physical differences emerged between commercial and military transports. Ultimately, the answer to the basic research question is; yes, it is possible, but not very probable. The barriers to producing a dual-purpose aircraft are significant. Nevertheless, several recommendations are made as to how to go about launching such an effort.
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Research project, Jan 2000-Jan 2001 |
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89 |
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JUN 2001 |
| Report Number: |
A168034 |
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