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Demand for large freighter aircraft as projected by the NASA cargo/logistics airlift systems studiesThis paper examines the market conditions up through the year 2008 to provide a preliminary assessment of the potential for and the characteristics of an advanced, all-cargo transport aircraft. Any new freighter must compete with current wide-body aircraft and their derivatives. Aircraft larger than the wide-bodies may incur economic penalties and operational problems. A lower direct operating cost is not a sufficient criterion to base a decision for the initiation of a new aircraft development or to select aircraft characteristics. Other factors of equal importance that are reviewed in this paper include considerations of the system infrastructure, the economics of the airlines, and the aircraft manufacturer return on investment. The results of the market forecast and a computer simulation show that an advanced long range aircraft with a payload between 68 to 181 tonnes (75 to 200 tons) could generate a solid foothold beginning around 1994.
Document ID
19790049816
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Whitehead, A. H., Jr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Aeronautical Systems Div., Hampton, Va., United States)
Kuhlman, W. H.
(McDonnell Douglas Corp. Long Beach, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-0842
Meeting Information
Meeting: Very Large Vehicle Conference
Location: Arlington, VA
Start Date: April 26, 1979
End Date: April 27, 1979
Accession Number
79A33829
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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