B3 Unit 1f (The Big One) Flashcards
Types and Descriptions of Transport Aircraft
What are the four military cargo aircraft?
C-130H, C-130J, C-17, C-5
What are the two refueler aircraft?
KC-135, KC-10 Extender
What are the four commercial aircraft?
DC-8, DC-10, MD-11, B-747
Specs on C-130H
(ACL, Pallet Config, Pallet #, Pax)
ACL (P/W): 25K, 38.8K
ADS/LGS: ADS
Pallets: 6
PAX (S/C): 41, 90
Pallets on C-130H
Pallet 1-4 ; 10355lbs, 96”
Pallet 5 ; 8500lbs, 96”
Pallet 6 ; 4664lbs, 76”
Cut-outs for pallets on C-130H
Pallets 3/4 require 6” aisle on left if taller than 36”
Pallet 6 requires 20” aisle for lavatory
Specs on C-130J
ACL (P/W): 35K, 44.4K
ADS/LGS: ADS
Pallets: 8
PAX (S/C): 62, 138
Pallets on C-130J
Pallet 1-6 ; 10355lbs, 96”
Pallet 7 ; 8500lbs, 96”
Pallet 8 ; 4664lbs, 77”
Cut-outs for pallets on C-130J
Pallet 4/5 require 6” aisle on left if taller than 36”
Pallet 8 requires 20” cutout on forward-right for lavatory
Specs on C-17
ACL (P/W): 130K
ADS/LGS: Both
Pallets: LGS is 18, ADS is 11
PAX (S/C): 54, 102
Pallets on C-17
10355lbs, 96” no restriction
Special on C-17
High-winged, T-tail with winglets, can utilize runways short as 3500’ and 90’ wide, fully reversible engines
Specs on C-5
ACL (P/W): 150K, 175K
ADS/LGS: ADS
Pallets: 36
PAX (S/C): 73
Pallets on C-5
Pallet 1/2 ; 7500lbs, 96”
Pallet 3-34 ; 10355lbs, 96”
Pallet 35/36 ; 7500lbs, 70”
Cut-outs for pallets on C-5
Pallets 1,2,35,36 require 14” aisle on out-facing side
Special on C-5
High-winged T-tail, 121’ long cargo floor, holds 35K ft³, front/rear loading, hydraulically kneel to ease loading
Specs on KC-135 Stratotanker
ACL: 30K
Pallets: 6
PAX: 57
Pallets on KC-135
Pallets 1-6 ; 6000lbs, 65”, contoured shape
Special on KC-135
Low-winged, loaded through door on left side
Specs on KC-10
ACL (P/W): 80K, 148.6K
Pallets (Code B/D): 27 (22/16)
PAX (B/D): 20, 75
Pallets on KC-10
Contoured with 70” on low side, 96” on high side
Special on KC-10
Low-winged, three engines (1xtail, 2xunder wings), cargo loaded through door on left side
Who operates commercial aircraft?
CRAF (Civil Reserve Air Fleet)
Specs on McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Narrow-bodied, four engines, 18 pallets, 252 passengers