AeroFranz said:Looks very similar in shape to the Microfighter intended for 747 flying aircraft carriers. A case of re-use of known aerodynamics, perhaps?
hesham said:The Boeing FDL.
Although, going by Presidents that did military service, I think only President George Bush (Senior) and George W. Bush would be able to fly it....One or two of them, under the floor of Air Force One would be a nice addition to Presidential security.
Biden's already got the aviator glasses though ...Although, going by Presidents that did military service, I think only President George Bush (Senior) and George W. Bush would be able to fly it....One or two of them, under the floor of Air Force One would be a nice addition to Presidential security.
Regards
Pioneer
Found And Explained said:Hey gang! This is a special video, I've always wanted to cover the topic of flying aircraft carriers but only if I could bring something new to the table that wasn't discussed elsewhere! So enjoy a 30-minute video all about the 747 and its many other attempts to realize that incredible concept of a flying mothership!
https://youtu.be/UfDxsfiDl24
The author of the index clearly said "appears to be... manned micro fighters". That means he's not positive, but I believe it to be correct since the description of the third document mentions "...'manned micro fighters' and drones..." (though fitting seventeen of them on board a C-5A seems surprising). Of course, it's also possible that the fighters were Boeing's while the drones were Ryan's. We'd have to see the documents to be sure.Ryan was involved in studies of housing RPVs on the 747 carrier. Maybe something similar?
Catalog # | Box # | Manufacturer | Aircraft | Drawing # | Drawing Title/Subject | Media | Notes |
RD-4357 | D-1119 | Ryan | see note | MICRO-1 | Mass Air Launch & Recover | Vellum | Appears to ba a concept drawing showing 17 "manned micro fighters" carried in a C-5A |
RD-4358 | D-1119 | Ryan | see note | MICRO-2 | Mass Air Launch & Recover | Mylar | Appears to ba a concept drawing showing 17 "manned micro fighters" carried in a C-5A |
RD-4359 | D-1120 | Ryan | see note | MICRO-5 | Mass Air Launch & Recover | Mylar | Appears to ba a concept drawing showing "manned micro fighters" and drones carried i |