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Old 8th Jul 2013, 16:39
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ShyTorque

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I think a 45 metre long load at that weight would be beyond of the capability of most, if not all, commercially operated aircraft presently in UK.

I'm almost certain that the Chinook is the only UK based machine that could lift it and the RAF wouldn't be able to commit to a long term job for a commercial company.

And of course, being a highly efficient aerofoil, it would need extra weight as part of the pre-lift preparation (fitting of spoilers etc) to prevent it from trying to take over as mission captain....
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