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Old 23rd Jun 2020, 16:26
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Originally Posted by ivor toolbox
Probably not without a substantial rework.
The door sill is too high and narrow for most stretchers.

Not to say it couldn't be done with enough £££

Ttfn
There are commercially available stretcher hoists or ramps available for aircraft C604 or Global Express size. Aeromedical stretchers are about 2 feet wide, they are built for utility not comfort. The big problem the civilian industry faces is the repatriation of the obese in terms of strtcher load bearing capability, aircraft loading strategies and aircraft size, all have health safety and cost implications.
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