B-377 SG
Super Guppy
Oversize
Cargo Freighter
The Aero
Spacelines B-377 SG Super Guppy is a four-engine oversize-cargo freighter
aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Aero Spacelines.
Crew
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3-4
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Propulsion
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4
Turboprop Engines
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Engine
Model
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Pratt
& Whitney T34-PI-WA
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Engine
Power (each)
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5145 kW
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6900 shp
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max.
Cruise Speed
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502 km/h
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271 kts
312 mph |
max. Speed
(vne)
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565 km/h
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305 kts
351 mph |
Service
Ceiling
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7.620 m
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25.000 ft
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Range
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3.211 km
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1.734 NM
1.995 mi. |
Empty
Weight
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45.359 kg
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100.000
lbs
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max.
Takeoff Weight
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77.111 kg
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170.000
lbs
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max.
Landing Weight
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72.575 kg
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160.000
lbs
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Wing Span
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47,63 m
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156,3 ft
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Wing Area
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182,5 m²
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1964 ft²
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Length
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43,80 m
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143,7 ft
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Height
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14,78 m
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48,5 ft
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First
Flight
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19.09.63
(B-377 PG)
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Production
Status
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out of
production
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Total
Production
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5
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Developed
from
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Boeing
B-377 Stratocruiser
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FAA TCDS
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A-812
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B-377 Super Guppy N941 in NASA colors.
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Super Guppy
history:
In 1961, when President Kennedy announced the U.S. intention to land on the moon before 1970. The birth of the Apollo program. NASA, however, failed to carry missiles for this program from California to Florida other than ships, through the Panama Canal.
In 1961, when President Kennedy announced the U.S. intention to land on the moon before 1970. The birth of the Apollo program. NASA, however, failed to carry missiles for this program from California to Florida other than ships, through the Panama Canal.
B-377 Super Guppy Loaded
Therefore, already in 1961 the company started Aero Spacelines converting Boeing 377, so as to be able to transport oversized loads. The first conversion consisted in assembling different upper fuselage, which was compared to the original, much larger. Marked the first prototype B-377PG Pregnant Guppy flew on 19 September 1962. Machine further series were already equipped with turboprop engines, Pratt & Whitney T-34P-7WA and tagged with Super Guppy. After take-off the new version 377SG Super Guppy Apollo program was brought forward by months, because Pregnant and Super Guppy NASA used to transport missile parts. Furthermore Aero Spacelines unveiled version Guppy 101 and 201 with Allison turboprop engines. Four Guppy 201 French Aeromaritime purchased and used for transporting aircraft parts to Airbus to mid-90s, when it was replaced by the Airbus A-300-600ST.
In its time the Super Guppy largest plane in the world and was even able to load up the rear section of the fuselage 747 NASA itself allowed for the possible use of Super Guppy in the construction of the International Space Station. Guppy family of aircraft will remain so forever linked with the American space program.
Super Guppy
version:
The first version of the Super Guppy (SG), were converted directly from the hull of the C-97J Turbo Stratocruiser, which was the military version of the Boeing 377th Average of its hull was extended to 8.3 meters. He also extended back about 5.5 mA ahead by 2.5 m This was a 43 m long fuselage, 29 m of which was the length of the cargo compartment. Access to the cargo area from the front this time was solved. The front of the Guppy rozevírala into two parts, which remained connected.
The first version of the Super Guppy (SG), were converted directly from the hull of the C-97J Turbo Stratocruiser, which was the military version of the Boeing 377th Average of its hull was extended to 8.3 meters. He also extended back about 5.5 mA ahead by 2.5 m This was a 43 m long fuselage, 29 m of which was the length of the cargo compartment. Access to the cargo area from the front this time was solved. The front of the Guppy rozevírala into two parts, which remained connected.
The second
version was named Super Guppy Turbine (SGT), because the original 377 engines
were replaced with more powerful turboprop engines Allison 501-D22C. The trunk
got entirely new design. Cargo area floor was extended to 4 m total length
cargo department was increased to 33.8 m into such an improved hull can carry
up to 54.500 pounds of cargo (24,700 kg). The crew got a pressurized cabin and
so could SGT fly at higher altitudes, allowing him to carry the load over a
greater distance. Nose gear was taken from the Boeing 707, but was rotated by
180 degrees. This fell slightly front of the aircraft and loading operations is
further simplified.
At the beginning of the 70s, there were four Super Guppy eaten for Airbus Industrie Airbus transport aircraft parts from decentralized production facilities to final assembly in Toulouse. Then was a joke that "Every Airbus is delivered on the wings of Boeing." They were later replaced with Super Guppy transport company special in Airbus Beluga, which was able to carry twice as much cargo.
At the beginning of the 70s, there were four Super Guppy eaten for Airbus Industrie Airbus transport aircraft parts from decentralized production facilities to final assembly in Toulouse. Then was a joke that "Every Airbus is delivered on the wings of Boeing." They were later replaced with Super Guppy transport company special in Airbus Beluga, which was able to carry twice as much cargo.
Technical data:
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Type
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B-377 Super Guppy Turbine
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Dimensions:
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Wingspan:
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47.625 m
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Length:
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43.84 m
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Height:
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14.48 m
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Libra:
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Maximum take-off:
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77.110 t
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Empty:
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46.039 t
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Payload:
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24.720 t
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Size cargo decks:
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33.8 mx 7.62 mx 7.62 m
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Performance:
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Cruising speed:
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467 km / h
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Maximum range:
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3,219 km
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Ceiling:
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9,753 m
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Crew:
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4
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Motor units:
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Type:
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4 × Allison 501-D22C turboprop
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Performance:
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4,680 hp (3,491 kW) each
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