An Evaluation of Cargo Aircraft for Antarctic Field Party Support Operations.

Abstract

The Division of Polar Programs of the National Science Foundation needs a small aircraft to support field party operations. A world-wide survey narrowed the field to five candidate aircraft: DeHavilland Twin Otter, Short Skyvan and SD3-30, IAI Arava, and CASA Aviocar. No aircraft met all 'mandatory' and all 'desirable' requirements, but the Twin Otter met all mandatories and was only aircraft with proven ski landing configuration. It was recommended for procurement. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA036008

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  • Paul J. Williams

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  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Commonality
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Fuels
  • Landing Gear
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Nose Wheels
  • Passenger Aircraft
  • Procurement
  • Specifications
  • Transport Aircraft

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