Why is an AN-24 hauling a US helicopter?
04-01-2013, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jungle
Do a few measurements and you will find most helos won't fit into most civil cargo birds, helos need something with a ramp-like military cargo aircraft.
There are some 747 nose loaders, but they require special equipment to load not likely to be found on an austere military field.
There are some 747 nose loaders, but they require special equipment to load not likely to be found on an austere military field.
04-02-2013, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by HercDriver130
anything taller than 96 inchs cant fit in the nose door...and thats...IF its a nose loader.......those combat fighting vehicles are well over 96 inchs even with **** removed.
04-02-2013, 04:50 AM
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The 747 nose door opening is considerably smaller than the main deck dimensions, unlike the AN and the C-5. Lots of vehicles that would fit fine inside can't get through the narrow and low door.
04-02-2013, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
I rather doubt it was "tens of thousands". If you could load 20 per 744, it'd be 500 flights to move 10,000. And 20 per plane might be high.
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04-02-2013, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by longhauler
We hauled 5 or 6 per flight, but they went in the side door. We have also hauled helicopters, but as you stated broken down.
04-03-2013, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Neosporin
4 in a BCF. plus some pallets in fwd lower lobe or fuel ballast...
04-03-2013, 10:30 AM
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Because his company is smarter than our company. More trips 
How come we aren't flying them back, Tom? Any inside news?
How come we aren't flying them back, Tom? Any inside news?
Originally Posted by MD-11Loader
Why only 4? We carried 5 on every flight on our BDSF and even fit a 6th one in once to prove a point that it could be done. We had the parts that were removed in A1, A2, B1, CL and CR. The vehicles were then brought up to the center of F and staged from there. 26 straps per vehicle later we were on our way.
04-03-2013, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jonnyjetprop
Because his company is smarter than our company. More trips
How come we aren't flying them back, Tom? Any inside news?
How come we aren't flying them back, Tom? Any inside news?
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