Autonomous City-states
24-07-2004, 13:43
"Spirit of Alexandria" Ground-Effect Plane
http://phalanx.i8.com/FACS/civilian/X_ekplan1.GIF
Perfect for large-scale search-and-rescue operations AND civilian transport between island nations, the "Spirit of Alexandria" design is the ultimate 'ekranoplan' as envisioned by the original developers of the concept. Up to 540 passengers can be whisked away in speed, comfort, and safety to their destinations. The Port Alexandria-New Babylon route in the Autonomous City-states is operated by three different companies alone - each using variants of the "Spirit of Alexandria."
Length: 320 feet
Wingspan: 200 feet
Height: 90 feet
Gross weight: 400,000 lbs
Passengers: 540 maximum
Engines: 10 15000-lb QNR turbofans
Speed: 215 mph
Range: 4750 mi
Cost: US $265 million
"Samson" Heavy-Lift Transport Gyroplane
http://phalanx.i8.com/FACS/civilian/gyroplane.JPG
The "Samson" Gyroplane is intended to provide heavy-lift capability for companies and nations that require airborne transport to and from locations that may not be able to support a standard runway. These transport aircraft have proven themselves especially adept in arctic and mountainous environments where regular runway landings can be impossible. The "Samson" is capable of both Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and Short Take-off Or Landing (STOL), depending on the cargo.
Length: 150 ft
Wingspan: 200 ft
Rotorspan: 140 ft
Height: 40 ft (to rotor base)
Gross weight: 165,000 lb
Maximum payload: 165,000 lb (including internal cargo and underslung cable cargo)
Engines: Four 32000-lb QNR turbofans; Two 4600-hp counterrotating turboshafts
Speed: 395 mph
Range: 5200 mi
Cost: US $155 million
http://phalanx.i8.com/FACS/civilian/X_ekplan1.GIF
Perfect for large-scale search-and-rescue operations AND civilian transport between island nations, the "Spirit of Alexandria" design is the ultimate 'ekranoplan' as envisioned by the original developers of the concept. Up to 540 passengers can be whisked away in speed, comfort, and safety to their destinations. The Port Alexandria-New Babylon route in the Autonomous City-states is operated by three different companies alone - each using variants of the "Spirit of Alexandria."
Length: 320 feet
Wingspan: 200 feet
Height: 90 feet
Gross weight: 400,000 lbs
Passengers: 540 maximum
Engines: 10 15000-lb QNR turbofans
Speed: 215 mph
Range: 4750 mi
Cost: US $265 million
"Samson" Heavy-Lift Transport Gyroplane
http://phalanx.i8.com/FACS/civilian/gyroplane.JPG
The "Samson" Gyroplane is intended to provide heavy-lift capability for companies and nations that require airborne transport to and from locations that may not be able to support a standard runway. These transport aircraft have proven themselves especially adept in arctic and mountainous environments where regular runway landings can be impossible. The "Samson" is capable of both Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and Short Take-off Or Landing (STOL), depending on the cargo.
Length: 150 ft
Wingspan: 200 ft
Rotorspan: 140 ft
Height: 40 ft (to rotor base)
Gross weight: 165,000 lb
Maximum payload: 165,000 lb (including internal cargo and underslung cable cargo)
Engines: Four 32000-lb QNR turbofans; Two 4600-hp counterrotating turboshafts
Speed: 395 mph
Range: 5200 mi
Cost: US $155 million