This article examines the need for an aircraft to replace the C-7 Caribou, which was recently retired from the inventory. In concluding that a new small cargo aircraft is needed, the author suggests three missions which would be served by this fleet. The new aircraft would provide flexibility to the current tactical airlift force, support the strategic airlift fleet, and satisfy the requirement for a European Distribution system aircraft. The article concludes with the author's exhortation of logisticians and airlifters to join in designing a single fleet to satisfy these missions. (Author)


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    Title :

    Small and Sure: A New Concept in Theater Airlift


    Contributors:
    P. W. Russo (author)

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English