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Published: 2011-01-26 16:53:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 12823; Favourites: 66; Downloads: 129
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With the C-5 Galaxy nearing retirement and the insufficient length of the C-17 Globemaster III, the USAF issued in 2013 a specification for a ULMT (Ultra Large Multitask Transport).Quite naturally, EADS/Airbus submitted a cargo version of its A380 airliner, which they called the A380M Super Transporter. Boeing declined to bid as the company didn't think it could produce a rivaling design and fly it within the three years allocated by the Air Force.
The A380M was accepted on June 6, 2014 and was designated the EADS C-58A Airbus ST.
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Β© StΓ©phane Beaumort / AviaDesign 2011
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Not possible?.. mmm, maybe is not matter of size
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It could never happen. The aircraft itself wasn't designed for the task. Not saying the Europeans COULDN'T supply the USAF but just not with this aircraft.
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Probably not, but I guess if we stuck to what's REALLY possible there wouldn't be much room left for creation, don't you think?
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Well, I created a AWACS and Decision Center aircraft based on A350-1000 XWB (the EADS E-51 SuperXWB) to be added to this EADS C-58A Airbus ST (based on A380).
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Well, If Airbus/EADS could build military aircraft in United States, with U.S. Parts or Companies which builds parts in U.S., why not participate in defense contracts? It's nonsense.
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Very nice! Would you allow me to add it to the Whifcraft group, which I run?
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Replaces both E-3 and E-4. Rationalizes the equipment using cargo deck and overhead space. And is less expensive because of Β the fact of being twin engined.
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They won't buy Airbus, even if it's the better plane... (b.t.w. it IS better)
They change the rules, so that Boeing winns anyway, even if their product is inferior and more expencive
It's aways the same, it's about jobs and politics, the quality of the product is secondary...
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Totally agree. It's sad, really... especially since Europe and other areas in the world DO buy American products.
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Funny thing is, that I really could see this happening.
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Hi! I know your art works are flights of what could have beens or what ifs but this one actually makes sense and is actually an excellent what may be a should be. This is so brilliantly created and wonderfully rendered! However, as is shown by America's inability to get a tanker replacement chosen and underway this probably won't happen until both the C-5 and C-17 are fully retired and even then who knows?
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Agreed. And with Boeing doing all they can to keep Airbus out of the US market, it's not likely to happen any time soon.
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Too right....unfortunately. Not to slight Boeing, as they have created many great planes and rightly desrve a big place in aviation history; Butthey've really played badly, shamefully, and very disrespectfully in this Tanker contest. But, this is just my opinion and certainly nothing even close to anything official. Just one citizens voice is all.
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Thanks! Have you visited my "Aviation" gallery? There are many imaginary aircraft there, I'm sure you'll dig some of them!
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Yeah I visited it. The Airbus was the one that really caught my eye. Well done.
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Hey, whattya think about making something w/ the Beriev Be-2500?
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Or the An-125 Myria. This was funny to see. Great job at making the paint look like it fit on the plane. It looks good.
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You mean this one? [link]
Yeah, it was pretty nice
BTW, a 2nd version of the Antonov, w/ the engines above the wing...would it be too difficult?
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Nope. The real life An-225 (lol I said the wrong number) Mriya. The plane that carried the Soviet Buran shuttle and is currently used as a large cargo plane. I love that bird.
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Oh yeah
Its slogan should be "because 6 is better than 4"
A passenger version of that one would be...
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Yeah that would be an interesting conversion. Definitely capable of going against the A380
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Totally
They could even make a "zero class", better than 1st class
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