C-146 Wolfhound

Dorniers Tactical Transport Aircraft

Introduction

C-146A Wolfhound is a tactical transport aircraft designed

manufactured by Fairchild Dornier, for the US Air Force (USAF).

and

The aircraft provides flexible, responsive and operational transportation

of the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) personnel in the
theatre.

The aircraft is also used to conduct non-standard aviation (NSAv)

missions to assist Joint Special Operations Command of the USSOCOM.

The airlift aircraft began operations with the USAF in June 2011.

Design

The C-146A military transport aircraft is powered by two Pratt and

Whitney turboprop 119C engines, each producing a power of
2,180shp.
The propulsion system includes two-spool, two-stage centrifugal
compressors, two-stage power turbine, reverse flow combustor and
electronic engine control.
The engine is also equipped with off-set reduction gearbox.
The C-146A Wolfhound transport aircraft can be configured to execute
multiple missions including casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) and can
carry up to four litter patients.

Features

The aircraft can carry up to 27 passengers, while its flight deck

accommodates two pilots and a loadmaster.

The flight deck and cargo cabin areas are specially configured with night
vision goggle (NVG) devices to capture images in low-light conditions.

The aircraft can be optionally fitted with Allied-Signal GTCP 36-150

auxiliary power unit, ground spoiler, Primus 870 weather radar, global
positioning system with non-precision approach, an additional mode S
transponder, an enhanced EGPWS, HF, CAT II approach, electronic flight
bag, and LED lights.

Avionics

The C-146A Wolfhound is equipped with Primus 2000 avionics systems

manufactured by Honeywell Aerospace.

The avionics include electronic flight instrument system (EFIS), engineindicating and crew-alerting system (EICAS), and five cathode ray tube
displays measuring 7in x 8in.

The aircraft is also fitted with flight management system, a dual Primus II
integrated radio system, dual integrated avionics computer, automatic
flight control system.

The aircraft also features dual digital air data reference unit, dual altitude
and heading reference system, Primus 650 weather radar, mode S
transponder, fault recording, traffic alert, and collision avoidance system

Specifications

Thrust: 2150 shaft horsepower each engine

Wingspan:
69 feet 7 inches (21.11 meters)
Length:
68 feet 10 inches (20.98 meters)
Height: 23 feet 9 inches (7.24 meters)
Speed: 335 mph (620km/h)
Range: Approximately 1,800 nautical miles, with 2,000 lbs of cargo
Ceiling:
31,000 feet
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 30,843 pounds
Unit Cost: $17.6 million

References

http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/c146a-wolfhound-transport-aircraft/
http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/t
abid/224/Article/467729/c-146awolfhound.aspx

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