Boeing RC-1, for "Resource Carrier", concept circa 1972. Devised as an alternative to the Alaska Oil Pipeline and later to transport Canadian arctic crude oil. Two wing-mount detachable cargo pods would carry 8,100 barrels of oil. The aircraft would have been powered by 12 Pratt & Whitney JD9 turbofans for a cruise speed of 450 mph. 500 to 1,000 mile hauls were planned for the aircraft. Cargo would then be transported by ship or rail to southern markets. Wingspan was 478 feet, 87 feet tall, and the aircraft would ride on 56 wheels! The concept was also known as "The Flying Pipeline."
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 23:49:29 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015