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1978
1978 - 1972.PDF
FLIGHT International, 9 September 1978 Strategy behind a tactical transport aircraft immmjL .:•••••• .••::•:•••; ,. "• ; ' •/: ••.. ..• • •' .. ..•; ••;.;,.;, ....-:•: .. ..; ...... ...,.•• ..•••... • . • ;' . ••*••:.•••'. . •; .' . Second production run launched. Repeat order for another 25 aircraft placed by the French Air Force. ...... .. ." • ... SHORT FIELD CAPABILITY The TRANSALL has only two engines. That makes it a lot more economical to operate than its closest four-engine competitor. But with no compromise on performance. It must be emphasized that the inherent high power-to-weight ratio of the twin-engine concept results in shorter take-off distances than with a four-engine aircraft, with a high obstacle clearance margin. With full flaps, airbrakes extended, the TRANSALL is capable of descent with an angle as high as 20". Its final approach speed will not exceed 100 kt at current landing weights. At its maximum allowable weights, the TRANSALL offers a 2,300 ft take-off run, and a 1,450 ft landing run. The NEW TRANSALL comes up with IMPROVED PERFORMANCE ^Sg^ aerospatiale nsavionsaw AIRCRAFT DIVISION terosparit* 37, bd de Montmorency, 75781 PARIS Cedex 16 - FRANCE ~1*f Tel. : (1) 524.43.21 - Telex: 620 059 F AIRSPA The Transall is produced jointly by Aerospatiale (France) and the German firms MBB/VFW - Fokker.
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