E2 Cargo Transport--The Necessary Inclusion of Primary Oceanic Airlift
Abstract
The purpose of this Graduate Research Project is to evaluate the current primary aircraft utilized for oceanic palletized cargo movement for the United States Air Force. The United States Air Force is the primary cargo hauler for the entire United States Department of Defense. This paper will first evaluate the current aircraft used for palletized cargo movement, the Boeing C-17A Globemaster III. Next, the researcher will compare and contrast the C-17 with the Boeing 777 Freighter. These aircraft will be evaluated critically with regards to both their efficiency and their effectiveness. Methodologies employed will be a comparative cost analysis based on fuel burn. This methodology will be utilized to answer the following questions: (1) At what fuel price point would it make sense to actually purchase and operate the new oceanic airlift aircraft?; (2) Which aircraft is more efficient in carrying palletized cargo?; (3) Which aircraft is more effective in carrying palletized cargo?; (4) Will the inclusion of this new oceanic airlift aircraft reduce or minimize the need for costly C-17 overhauls or extended depots? and (5) Can the purchase of a Boeing 777F be funded with fuel savings? The methodology utilized shows there is a strong case for re-evaluating our airlifted oceanic palletized cargo process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA580830
Entities
People
- Marc W. Summers
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology