Egyéb szállító- és tankergép típusokkal kapcsolatos hírek

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Droneliner DL350 : 600t uncrewed cargo aircraft...

Droneliner heartened by initial interest and touts military potential of DL350

An ambitious project to develop a 600t uncrewed cargo aircraft has been bolstered by initial approaches from a number of high-profile logistics and e-commerce businesses but is also keen to offer a military variant to the market.

www.flightglobal.com

Droneliner DL350

Twin engines + EV power
Three decks
70 – 80+ containers
600 tons MTOW
300 - 350 tons payload
6,500nm/12,000km range

Droneliner is a multi-purpose platform for:

• Commercial & Military Containerised Intermodal Freight
• Air-to-air refueling (tow-and-lock fuel tanks)
• Air-drop (with remote ‘pinch-point’ release)
• Disaster relief & virus-free unmanned delivery
• Emergency Response aid and supplies

 

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Transport aircraft: a survey of future trends...

Transport aircraft: a survey of future trends

Armed forces are currently evaluating mid- to long-term technology innovations with the goal of improving speed, reach and survivability of transport aircraft.

euro-sd.com

 

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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 -

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Argentina of Basler BT-67 Aircraft and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $143 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Argentina has requested to buy Basler BT-67 aircraft; spare engines; spares and repair parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return services; major modifications and maintenance support; aircraft and ground handling equipment and support; unclassified publications and technical documentation; Technical Coordination Program participation fees; studies and surveys; ferry and transportation support; personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $143 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major non-NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in South America.

The proposed sale will improve Argentina’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing additional capacity for airdrop and airlift operations to service Antarctica during the winter season. This will reduce the burden on other airlift assets in Argentina. Argentina will have no difficultly absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor will be Basler Turbo Conversions located in Oshkosh, WI. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Argentina.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.

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The second of four designs has been revealed in the Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-plane competition being held by the Pentagon’s secretive technology development agency...

Aurora proposes fan-in-wing aircraft for DARPA Sprint competition.

Aurora Flight Sciences To Design High-Speed, Vertical Lift X-Plane - Aurora Flight Sciences

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, has been selected for phase 1 of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) SPeed and Runway INdependent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane Demonstration Project.

www.aurora.aero

https://www.darpa.mil/program/speed-and-runway-independent-technologies

DARPA selects competitors for high-speed vertical take-off and landing aircraft

Four manufacturers will compete to build an experimental, special operations-focused platform capable of combining jet aircraft speeds with the versatility of vertical take-off and landing.

www.flightglobal.com

VTOL Lift Fan Tactical Transport Design Emerges Under DARPA Program...

DARPA green lights Aurora, Bell for next phase in SPRINT X-plane competition...

Northrop Grumman and Piasecki Aircraft Corporation have been eliminated from a DARPA effort to design, develop and fly a high-speed vertical takeoff and landing X-plane.

 

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Az Egyesült Államok Légierejének Légi Mobilitási Parancsnoksága (USAF AMC) jelenleg azon dolgozik, hogy új védelmi eszközöket szereljen a szállító-, tanker- és utasszállító repülőgépeire, hogy megvédje őket a drónoktól, amelyek a levegőben és a földön is megtámadják őket...

Built-In Counter-Drone Defenses Sought For Air Force Transports, Tankers

The USAF's Air Mobility Command says adding new drone defenses to its aircraft themselves is critical for future combat and routine operations.

www.twz.com

 

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A Rostec bemutatta az Il-114-300 színének frissítéséről készült felvételeket.

Az Il-114-300 repülőgép prototípusa United Aircraft Corporationünk új vállalati színét kapta. Festés céljából a repülőgép a Moszkva melletti Lukhovicsból Uljanovszkba repült. A bevonat felhordásakor hazai gyártású festékeket használtak.

A festés befejezése után a repülőgép folytatta a repülési tesztelést. Jelenleg a gép már több mint 30 repülést hajtott végre. Némelyikük hét óránál is tovább tartott. A tesztek megerősítik a számításokkal való összhangot, és a repülőgép kiváló repülési jellemzőket mutat. Most az UAC arra készül, hogy megkezdje a jármű tanúsítási tesztjeit.

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vk.com

 

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DARPA green lights Aurora, Bell for next phase in SPRINT X-plane competition...

Northrop Grumman and Piasecki Aircraft Corporation have been eliminated from a DARPA effort to design, develop and fly a high-speed vertical takeoff and landing X-plane.

New Vision For Lift Fan Aircraft Family Grows From Special Operations X-Plane Program...

New Vision For Lift Fan Aircraft Family Grows From Special Operations X-Plane Program

A new fan-in-wing concept could be scaled to offer valuable runway-independent capabilities for more than just special operations missions.

www.twz.com

New Renderings Unveiled for Aurora’s X-Plane Concept Featuring Fan-in-Wing Technology

Aurora Flight Sciences’ Fan-in-Wing technology development progresses: flight testing of the final design is targeted for 2027. Aurora Flight Sciences, a

theaviationist.com

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