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Old 14th May 2002 | 19:29
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BEagle
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
OK Mike - some figures for you:

20 tonnes - 3550 nautical miles
30 tonnes - 2450 nautical miles
Ferry range - 4900 nautical miles.

These figures include fuel reserves for a missed approach, 200nm diversion, 30 minutes hold and 5% contingency.

The planned cockpit will be far more advanced than that of the C130. It will have 2 sidesticks to allow a full view of the 7 full colour large screen interchangeable head-down displays which are designed for wide angle viewing. There will also be provision for an 8th display for an optional 3rd crewmember. Both pilots will have HUDs and all cockpit lighting and instrumenis will be fully NVG compatible. Armour plating can be fitted to the flight crew seats, the ALM's station and surrounding areas; in addition the flight deck can be fitted with armoured glass giving protection to 12.7mm AP rounds. There will be a flexible, modular DASS which will be readily upgradeable; threat warnings may be superimposed on the Navigation and Tactical Display.

Plus it will be able to hum along at M0.68 at 37000ft - or at M0.72 if fuel isn't at a premium.

Suit you, Sir?
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