The Study Approach and Perceived Needs for an Advanced Theater Transport
Abstract
The Advanced Transport Technology Mission Analysis (ATTMA) is a broad based investigation of future tactical airlift mission requirements and of the attendant technologies necessary to satisfy those requirements. The ATTMA study is a joint Aeronautical Systems Division, Deputy for Development Planning (ASD/ XR) and Wright Research and Development Center, Technology Exploitation Directorate (WRDC/TX) initiative. This paper addresses the approach taken in the study effort and the perceived needs for a 21st century Advanced Theater Transport (ATT). The descriptors theater, tactical, and intratheater are used synonomously in this paper and are to be differentiated from a strategic or intertheater airlifter. Specific military airlift tasks are defined in detail for Europe, Southwest Asia, and Central America that are representative of the kinds of missions that we believe will drive the demand for theater airlift in the 21st century. Presented are the results of conceptual STOL and VSTOL airlifters relative to the current US airlift fleet in accomplishing the tasks defined above. Perceived system deficiencies and corresponding needs are identified. One such need is improved cargo handling (loading/unloading and transshipment) for future theater airlifters operating into short, austere landing sites in or near a threat environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADP006241
Entities
People
- Vladimir Vukmir