Boeing Pelican
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| Pelican ULTRA | |
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 Artist's conception of the Pelican |
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| Type | Outsize cargo ground effect freight aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Phantom Works |
| Status | Concept only |
The Boeing Pelican ULTRA (Ultra Large Transport Aircraft) is a proposed ground effect airplane under study by Boeing Phantom Works.
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[edit] Development
Intended as a large-capacity transport craft for military or civilian use, it would have a wingspan of 500 feet (152.4 metres), a cargo capacity of 1,400 tons (1273 metric tonnes), and a range of about 10,000 nautical miles (18,000 km). Powered by four turboprop engines, its main mode would be to fly 20-50 ft (6-15 metres) over water, though it would also be capable of overland flight at a higher altitude but lesser range. It would operate from conventional runways, with its weight distributed over 38 fuselage-mounted landing gears with 76 wheels.
[edit] Variants
The proposal for the Pelican includes both military and civilian uses, suggesting that there may be at least two variants of the craft.
[edit] Operators
Potential users include the United States Air Force, allied air forces, and civilian shipping companies.
[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Length: 400 ft (122 m)
- Wingspan: 500 ft (152 m)
- Height: unspecified (?)
- Useful load: 2,800,000 lb (1400 tons) (1,272,727 kg (1273 metric tonnes))
Performance
- Cruise speed: 220 Mph (350 Km/h)
[edit] See also
Comparable aircraft
[edit] External links
- The Pelican Boeing Frontiers online magazine
- Scientific American: Future Combat, Part 2 - Gigantic Pelican
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