Boeing FTR (Future Transport Rotorcraft) program targets were:
- Replace aging CH-47 fleet
- Deploy Brigade from Fort to Fight in 96 hours
- Carry the Future Combat System Payload of 20 tons in a C130 size box
- Vertical Hover capability
FTR Configuration Options were:
- FTR Advanced Theater...
1999
airborne forces
airmobile
boeing
boeing vertol
future combat systems
helicopter
jointheavylift (unitedstates)
late 1990s
post-cold war
tiltrotor
unitedstatesunitedstates air force
unitedstates army
v/stol aircraft
vtol
Actually there are five JHL concepts in three speed bands.
The Sikorsky X2 Lifter and Boeing ATRH (Advanced Tandem Rotor Helicopter) at <170 knots
The Sikorsky X2 High Speed Lifter in the 170-240 knot band
The Bell/Boeing QTR (Quad Tilt Rotor) and Karem Industries OSTR (Optimum Speed Tilt...
airborne forces
airlifter
airmobile
future combat systems
jointheavylift (unitedstates)
late 2000s
nasa
tiltrotor
transport aircraft
unitedstatesunitedstates army
unitedstates marine corps
unitedstates navy
v/stol aircraft
vtol
war on terror
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