Multi-purpose STOL transports

[Rickshaw]

Interesting how all the different aircraft start to look the same - I guess the same problem often ends up with the same solution. Another to add to the list (and this one made it into service) was the GAF N-22/N-24 Nomad:

Accommodation : 1-2 crew + 12-13 passengers Dimensions Span : 16.52m (54'1ft) Length : 12.56m (41'3ft) Height : 5.52m (18'2ft) Weight empty : 2,150kg (4,741lb) max : 3,855kg (8,500lb) Power Plant : 2x 400shp Allison 250-B17B turboprops Performance : max speed : 311km/h (193mph) max climb : 1,460ft/min (742m/sec) ceiling : 21,000ft (6,400m) range : 1,074km (668miles)

It was operated in both civilian and military roles by a couple of countries.

While in some ways an excellent design, the Nomad unfortunately suffered from a design flaw which in the extended fuselage versions made the tail fall off, if it was over-stressed by too many STOL take-offs and landings. One RAAF pilot lost his life and the ADF was forced to abandon use of the aircraft after the scandal hit the media (the design flaw was known at the time of acquisition but the users weren't made aware of the problem). If operated in normal flying conditions the result was a much shortened life. The Oz Army was the main user of the aircraft, in the ADF.

 

[Deino]

... and a new version of the Harbin Y-12F turboprop Light Utility Aircraft (from the Paris Airshow 2007)

 

[hesham]

Hi,

Has anyone a drawing to Umbra AUM-903 tri-motor STOL
light transport and cargo aircraft project ?.

see https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,31555.0.html

 

[ChuckAnderson]

Not actually a 3-view, but a side view, showing the internal arrangement
and a drawing showing the planned terminal, with the 1073 from above.
(both from Aviation Week June 1968)

Thanks Jemiba!

Chuck

 

[hesham]

By the way,

the Air Metal AM-C112 was a pressurised derivative
of AM-C111.

What was that BAC VTOL transport aircraft ?.
http://www.flightglobal.com/PDFArchive/View/1971/1971%20-%200957.html?search=Airspeed%20aircraft%201951

 

[boxkite]

What was that BAC VTOL transport aircraft ?.
http://www.flightglobal.com/PDFArchive/View/1971/1971%20-%200957.html?search=Airspeed%20aircraft%201951

QSTOL = Quiet STOL (not VTOL)

 

[Jemiba]

Could be this STOL design from the early 70s, which was intended to use some
of the BAC 1-11 technology ...
(from Aviation Week 1971 94)

 

[hesham]

IAI C-5WA Airtruck

IAI submission chosen in principle by Federal Express of USA against competition from Saab (Sweden) and Ayres (USA) in mid-1998 as replacement for Fokker Friendship parcel transports.

SOURCE: JAWA 2001-2002

http://www.flightglobal.com/PDFArchive/View/1999/1999%20-%202326.html

 

[hesham]

Hi,

also Bristol Model-208 and Model-209 were V/STOL freighter
aircraft with 20.000 Ib payload for GOR.351 specification.

Bristol-208;
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1962/1962%20-%201912.html?search=jet%20trainer%20projects

 

[Apophenia]

Jens previously mentioned the Bölkow-SIAT BS-210. A model photo appeared in June 1963 Flight (who says that the BS-210 would have had twin Astazou Xs).

http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1963/1963%20-%200936.html

 

[Pioneer]

I heard today on the Radio that the Australian (GAF) now Boeing Nomad light STOL transport aircraft is to be put back into production in an improved variant!

Regards
Pioneer

 

[Antonio]

Partenavia PD 90 Tapete Air TRuck

Source: Flug Revue 10/1993

 

[Jemiba]

Old threads never die !

From InterAvia 1972, the Piaggio RP 196 as 4-engined layout for 30 pax.
Earlier, it was shown as a twin engined design.

 

[hesham]

Thank you my dear Jemiba,

about this Piaggio project,but I think there was a misprint ,that
is because the Piaggio P.180 was appeared in 1983,and I think
they meant RP.169,the Piaggio did't reach that number in 1972.

 

[hesham]

National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) VTOL Airliner, Japan (1991)

Medium-range lift/cruise fan 100-passenger VTOL airliner study by Japan's National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL), Fuji, and Ishawajima intended to fly in 2010.

Three core engines to drive either six lift fans beside center-fuselage in aerodynamic wingroot sections or two propulsion fans at tail; rear mounted swept-back wings with large winglets; sweptback foreplanes; airscoops above above rear fuselage.

Flight controls: Pitch-axis control by reaction jets or small fans; rudders in winglets.

Cruising speed: Mach 0.8
Range: 1,350 nautical miles (2,500km;1,550 miles)

Source: Jane's All the Word's Aircraft 1995-1996
Image: Future Aeronautical and Space Systems by Ahmed Noor, Samuel L. Venneri, et al.

For NAL VTOL,please see;
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,872.60.html

 

[Petrus]

Just found : A brazilian project, the Embraer EMB-500, powered by four
PT-6A, fitted with a rear loading ramp. As a pure passenger lay-out fitted
with 30 seats.

At http://www.jrlucariny.com/Site2008/outrosemb/outrosemb.html you'll find some interesting info on the Embraer project.

Piotr

 

[hesham]

Hi,

Unfortunately from few days,the book on google offered the Air Metal
AM-Z102T aircraft drawing which I spoke about it before in this topic,also
the book mention the Air Metal AM-B 111 variant with drawing,that is no
longer offer,but the book on google still offer the Universal Mini Carrier
UMC-120 STOL transport aircraft.

http://books.google.com/books?id=iEfJSMyE5tUC&pg=PA288&dq=hfb-320+hfb-330&hl=ar&ei=P0kfTOnyGobC4gbSsbzrDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=hfb-320%20hfb-330&f=true

 

[hesham]

Hi,

Unfortunately from few days,the book on google offered the Air Metal
AM-Z102T aircraft drawing which I spoke about it before in this topic,also
the book mention the Air Metal AM-B 111 variant with drawing,that is no
longer offer,but the book on google still offer the Universal Mini Carrier
UMC-120 STOL transport aircraft.

http://books.google.com/books?id=iEfJSMyE5tUC&pg=PA288&dq=hfb-320+hfb-330&hl=ar&ei=P0kfTOnyGobC4gbSsbzrDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=hfb-320%20hfb-330&f=true

And here is the Air Metal AM-Z102 and AM-B 111 projects from
the same source;

http://books.google.com.eg/books?id=iEfJSMyE5tUC&pg=PA171&dq=air+metal+AM&hl=ar&ei=2a4gTPiyLJuhsQal--DTDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=air%20metal%20AM&f=true

 

[Stargazer]

Boeing Nomad??

 

[Jemiba]

Indeed !

"BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, June 18, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary Boeing Australia Limited has sold certification authority for the twin turboprop Nomad aircraft to Australia-based general aviation manufacturer Gippsland Aeronautics.

The sale includes technical and spares sales support and all intellectual property for the Nomad aircraft worldwide. Financial terms are not being disclosed.

"The Nomad has a bright future," said David Withers, president of Boeing Australia Limited. "We're delighted with Gippsland's plan to continue providing outstanding support to existing customers while greatly expanding the market for this remarkably versatile, Australian-designed aircraft."

from http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2008/q2/080618a_nr.html

 

[cluttonfred]

Following up on Apophenia's post, that same issue of FLIGHT documenting that year's Paris Air Show also included a brief mention and three-view of the Messerschmitt P 141, a medium-size "roll-on, roll-off" design reminiscent of the Shorts Skyvan.

Of similar design but with a raised flight deck, double end loading and somewhat larger is the Messerschmitt Me P 141 with two Turbomeca Bastans. There are also sketches for a twin-Dart version, but there are no plans for production, and Government money—either through a military contract or on the basis of civil prospects—would be needed for a go-ahead.

Right, manufacturer's three-view of the Messerschmitt Me P 141 transport for "outback" areas, powered by twin Turbomeeca Bastan or similar engines of around 1,000 h.p. each (dimensions in millimetres)

Jens previously mentioned the Bölkow-SIAT BS-210. A model photo appeared in June 1963 Flight (who says that the BS-210 would have had twin Astazou Xs).
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1963/1963%20-%200936.html

 

[Jemiba]

In a later version it had lost most of its boxy appearance and similarity
to the Skyvan :
(from "Willy Messerschmitt - Pionier der Luftfahrt und des Leichtbaues")

 

[Stargazer]

Terry, your Aviation Magazine scans are FANTASTIC! Have you got the whole series or only part of them? And have you considered recreating complete issues in the form of PDF files? That would be smashing!!!

 

[Caravellarella]

Thanks Stéphane, no I just lost my job , I'm bored and frustrated , my flat is full of French aviation magazines

Terry (Caravellarella)

 

[AeroFranz]

Sorry to hear about your job
I have to agree these scans are fantastic. Anytime somebody posts cutaways I'm happy. Thanks!

 

[Grey Havoc]

National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) VTOL Airliner, Japan (1991)

Medium-range lift/cruise fan 100-passenger VTOL airliner study by Japan's National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL), Fuji, and Ishawajima intended to fly in 2010.

Three core engines to drive either six lift fans beside center-fuselage in aerodynamic wingroot sections or two propulsion fans at tail; rear mounted swept-back wings with large winglets; sweptback foreplanes; airscoops above above rear fuselage.

Flight controls: Pitch-axis control by reaction jets or small fans; rudders in winglets.

Cruising speed: Mach 0.8
Range: 1,350 nautical miles (2,500km;1,550 miles)

Source: Jane's All the Word's Aircraft 1995-1996
Image: Future Aeronautical and Space Systems by Ahmed Noor, Samuel L. Venneri, et al.

Pity they didn't pursue development. It would have proven very handy in the current environment in Japan.

 

[GTX]

GippsAero GA18 (aka Nomad) Brochure

 

[Mark Nankivil]

Hi All -

Some more info to go with Jemiba's drawing for the Wagner W-18 from a information sheet I found in a aviation collection we collected for our Museum. There's a description in a patent regarding the "jet induced lift" design at:

http://www.google.com/patents/US3085740

Enjoy the Day! Mark

 

[Jemiba]

There seem to have been changes in the shape of this aircraft from quite stubby
to a more elegant one. Thank you Mark !
In Flight International May 1964 an internal arrangement and a drawing of the installations
for the "jet induced lift" were shown:

 

[Mark Nankivil]

Nice find too! Always easy to change it on paper, especially if you never cut metal for one!

I'd guess it would have been a noisy aircraft during take off and landing whatwith the blown surfaces.

Enjoy the Day! Mark

 

[hesham]

Another design in this class:
Bölkow-SIAT BS-210, 8.800 lbs (3.990 kg) empty weight.powered by two Turbomeca
Astazou II engines, able to carry 12 passengers over a distance of 300 miles (480 km).
(From Flying Review 10/63)

My dear Jemiba,


here is anther Model to Bolkow-SIAT BS-210 aircraft;


http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1963/1963%20-%202069.html?search=SIAT

 

[Stargazer]

The German Air Metal AM-C 111 has already been mentioned in this thread.

It was to be a twin-turboprop transport for 24 passengers or 2,150 kg of freight. A whole family of aircraft was envisaged, with or without rear loading ramp and pressurized cabin.

Construction of the first prototype was delayed and finally cancelled from lack of financial backing.

Source article: Flugzeug Classic, April 2004 (also attached)

 

[hesham]

By the way,


the Air Metal AM-C 111 had eight different versions.

 

[hesham]

Hallo,

in USA during 1968 Surnise design S-1600, high wing cantilever monoplane,
it was STOL short-haul transport aircraft, first flown in 1968,powered by
Pratt & Whitney PT-6 turboprops engines.produced in three model:
S-1600P 24 passenger.
S-1600C cargo transport version.
S-1600S 30 passenger.

Hi hesham!

I've located a three-view line drawing of the Sunrise Aerion S-1600.


Chuck

My dear Chuck,


here is a large 3-view to Sunrise S-1600 project,from L + K.

 

[toura]

from "flight"

 

[toura]

AMC 111 From "aviation magazine"

 

[hesham]

Thank you my dear Toura.

 

[Kiltonge]

On Aviation Magazine Number 516, 15 June 1969 I have seen pics from a model of the SOCATA Sherpa. The model depicted it is a clone of the IAI Arava

Aha! Finally found the answer to this - they are they same aircraft.

Sud-Aviation announced at the 1969 Paris Show that it would take
over the Arava project and call it the Sherpa. Production aircraft
will be powered by either Astazou 14s or PT6s. Manufacture and
marketing are to be handled by Sud's light aircraft division, Socata.
The type undoubtedly has military significance, but it could also
have considerable civil potential.

http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1969/1969%20-%203262.html

 

[Stargazer]

Interesting. I hadn't heard of that before, thanks.

 

[Kiltonge]

The origins of the Arava are rather opaque, but I found a little more about the SOCATA connection ( attached ). Another Flight snippet noted that the Arava's aerodynamics were tested in BAC's wind tunnels in the UK.

The specs for the S-270 Présence match those of the production Arava closely except for the former's shorter, tapered wing and the projected weights. Cabin dimensions look pretty much identical; the 270 could accommodate a car up to 15ft 9 in long which is about right for the Arava ( 13 ft cabin in the 101 variant, plus space in the clamshell )

I wonder if the plans for the S-270 drifted over to IAI via Sud, if SIPA determined that it was a little too complicated for them to develop...?