Current state of art trends indicate that a 50-ton payload helicopter could be built by the end of the decade. However, alternative aircraft that employ LTA principles are shown to be more economically attractive, both in terms of investment and operating costs for the ultra-heavy lift role. Costing methodology follows rationale developed by airframe manufacturers, and includes learning curve factors.
An economic comparison of three heavy lift airborne systems
1975-01-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
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Englisch
Heavy-Lift Helicopter Power Systems
SAE Technical Papers | 1974
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