In reply 21 I posted some possible requirements.
- a 2-3 engined platform having an airtime of max 18 hours,
- get refuelled, refuel buddies / others including helicopters,
- suitable to transport 4-5t of pallets and or up to 20 people.
- Multiuser stations for 4-6 operators with ability to have a decent sleep in those seats. Usual galley/lavatory.
- A lot of communication space incorporated on top of the aircraft for multiple high bandwidth satellite connections with ground teams, internet etc.
- A big belly able to launch / drop all kinds of stuff (e.g SAR, UAV).
- A big radar able to map / monitor large areas.
- Moderate stealth (you can't see it from 200nm's)
- Low noise propulsion for "unrestricted" operations from populated areas.
just did a quick sketch based on those requirements
- 3 engined (1 small turbofan in the tail to boost MTOW for long range tanker function)
- large bay to carry alot (I dimensioned for 3 tomahawk sized objects)
- A large attic for many antenna's
- 6 workstations / sleeping seats in the main cabin
- A big AESA radar nose with 270 degree coverage.
Now I'm looking how to get fuel, or passenger, or pallet space into the airframe.
It should be significant smaller then Nimrod/P3C/737 but significant more capable then ATR72/CN-295 based props..
Any suggestions / directives / good ideas?
