TankBuster
25-10-06, 14:51
I found out about this odd ball on Mega Movershttp://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/assembly/superguppy/guppybanner.gif
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When International Space Station elements are launched into orbit, it won't be the first time they have taken flight. As elements are completed they will be transported to the launch site on the Super Guppy cargo airplane.
The Super Guppy's 25' diameter fuselage is designed to handle oversized loads. The 377SGT-F Super Guppy has the lift, speed, and size to meet all the requirements of the International Space Station.
Loading the Guppy is easy because of the unique "fold-away" nose of the aircraft. The aircraft has an unobstructed loading area when the nose is retracted. The Super Guppy's hinged nose opens 110 degrees for cargo loading. A control lock and disconnect system at the fuselage break allows the nose to be opened and closed without disrupting the flight or engine control rigging.
Cargo loading is simple and efficient. A system of rails in the cargo compartment is used with either Guppy pallets or fixtures designed for specific cargo. Rollers mounted in the rails allow pallets or fixtures to be moved by an electric winch mounted beneath the cargo floor. Automatic hydraulic lock pins in each rail secure the pallet for flight.
Performance
Power Plant4 Allison 501-D22C Turboprop Engines
Propellers4 Hamilton Standard 54H60-123 HydromaticCruise Speed at 25,000 Feet290 mphRange with IFR Reserves2,000 milesUseable Fuel Weight52,500 poundsMaximum Payload52,500 poundsAircraft Empty Weight101,500 poundsMaximum Zero Fuel Weight154,000 poundsMaximum Landing Weight160,000 poundsMaximum Takeoff Weight170,000 pounds
Aircraft Dimensions
Height to top of fuselage36 feet, 8 inches
Height to top of tail48 feet, 6 inches
Length143 feet, 10 inches
Wingspan156 feet, 3 inches
Cargo Pallet
Width8 feet, 8 inches
Length24 feet (single section)
Maximum Length72 feet (three sections)
Floor load limit125 pounds/running inch (cargo rail)
Cargo Compartment Dimensions
Height above ground level11 feet, 0 inches
Maximum width (floor level)13 feet, 0 inches
Maximum width25 feet, 1 inch
Maximum height25 feet, 6 inches
Length (Constant section)32 feet, 0 inches
Length (Overall)111 feet, 6 inches
Volume (absolute)49,750 cubic feet
Volume (Useable)39,000 cubic feet
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/assembly/superguppy/gallery/sg4_schem.jpghttp://www.allaboutguppys.com/sg/gupy261b.jpg
When International Space Station elements are launched into orbit, it won't be the first time they have taken flight. As elements are completed they will be transported to the launch site on the Super Guppy cargo airplane.
The Super Guppy's 25' diameter fuselage is designed to handle oversized loads. The 377SGT-F Super Guppy has the lift, speed, and size to meet all the requirements of the International Space Station.
Loading the Guppy is easy because of the unique "fold-away" nose of the aircraft. The aircraft has an unobstructed loading area when the nose is retracted. The Super Guppy's hinged nose opens 110 degrees for cargo loading. A control lock and disconnect system at the fuselage break allows the nose to be opened and closed without disrupting the flight or engine control rigging.
Cargo loading is simple and efficient. A system of rails in the cargo compartment is used with either Guppy pallets or fixtures designed for specific cargo. Rollers mounted in the rails allow pallets or fixtures to be moved by an electric winch mounted beneath the cargo floor. Automatic hydraulic lock pins in each rail secure the pallet for flight.
Performance
Power Plant4 Allison 501-D22C Turboprop Engines
Propellers4 Hamilton Standard 54H60-123 HydromaticCruise Speed at 25,000 Feet290 mphRange with IFR Reserves2,000 milesUseable Fuel Weight52,500 poundsMaximum Payload52,500 poundsAircraft Empty Weight101,500 poundsMaximum Zero Fuel Weight154,000 poundsMaximum Landing Weight160,000 poundsMaximum Takeoff Weight170,000 pounds
Aircraft Dimensions
Height to top of fuselage36 feet, 8 inches
Height to top of tail48 feet, 6 inches
Length143 feet, 10 inches
Wingspan156 feet, 3 inches
Cargo Pallet
Width8 feet, 8 inches
Length24 feet (single section)
Maximum Length72 feet (three sections)
Floor load limit125 pounds/running inch (cargo rail)
Cargo Compartment Dimensions
Height above ground level11 feet, 0 inches
Maximum width (floor level)13 feet, 0 inches
Maximum width25 feet, 1 inch
Maximum height25 feet, 6 inches
Length (Constant section)32 feet, 0 inches
Length (Overall)111 feet, 6 inches
Volume (absolute)49,750 cubic feet
Volume (Useable)39,000 cubic feet