Request Cargo Pods for the Boeing 747

[Graham2001]

I've been browsing the NTRS and found two studies related to a 1970's concept for mounting a cargo pod underneath a Boeing 747 for the transport of large loads (Army Mobile Bridges). I thought this might make for an interesting addon for either Kev Shanow's or David413's 747's

See:

1. 'Boeing-747 aircraft with external cargo pod'

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19780024104_1978024104.pdf

2. Effects of a military cargo pod and tail fins on the aerodynamic characteristics of a large wide-body transport model


http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19790011930_1979011930.pdf

 

[Graham2001]

I've managed to locate two more reports dealing with the 747 Cargo Pod proposal.

3. Boeing 747 Aircraft With Large External Pod For Transporting Outsize Cargo

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19790017892_1979017892.pdf

4. Performance Estimates Of A Boeing 747-100 Transport Mated With An Outsized Cargo Pod

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19800009768_1980009768.pdf

 

[iceman]

Yeah. Looks very interesting. I agree. Perhaps it should be considered as an addon for either Kev Shanow's or David413's 747's..