Concept for a large multi-mission amphibian aircraftA very large aircraft has been proposed for meeting both civil cargo and military transport needs for 1995 and beyond. The concept includes a wide noncircular fuselage cross section with a low wing, thick inner wing section, fuselage-mounted engines, and an air cushion landing gear. The civil freighter operates independently of congested passenger airports, using sheltered water as a runway and a waterfront land site for parking and ground operations. The military transport can operate from a wide variety of surfaces and temporary bases. The air cushion landing gear weighs substantially less than conventional gear and permits the use of extended takeoff distance resulting in improved payload/gross weight ratio.
Document ID
19790049819
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Vaughan, J. C., III (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Earl, T. D. (Bell Aerospace Textron Buffalo, N.Y., United States)