Chapter 6. TACTICAL SHIPMENT

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CHAPTER 6

TACTICAL SHIPMENT

61 GENERAL.

c. The C141B cargo aircraft is not used for

tactical shipment because of the amount of disassembly

The concept of tactical shipment assumes expeditious

and the maximum number of helicopters (2) that can be

mode of transport. Helicopters must be ready to perform

transported. The C141B cargo aircraft is used only for

their mission immediately after delivery; thus, little on no

logistical shipment.

disassembly is implied. If maximum utilization of carrier

63 VESSEL SHIPMENT.

space is more important than time saved, logistical

mode is advised.

Dependency upon the time frame and the number of

helicopters involved, the Roll On/Roll Off (RORO) ves-

62 USAF CARGO AIRCRAFT.

sel may provide the most feasible and expeditious mode

a. The C5 is the largest of available cargo

of shipment. The RORO vessel provides load density

aircraft. Its cargo compartment dimensional design limit

with minimum disassembly, removing the main rotor

are 1454 inches long, 216 inches wide and 150 inches

blades only. RORO vessel is considered for tactical

high. These design limits allow for 6 inches of safety

shipment.

clearance for ceiling and sidewalls.

Lash Lighter and Seabee barges are not considered for

tactical shipment due to the amount of helicopter disas-

b. The quickest method of shipment is the

sembly required.

C5, and is suggested as the prime carrier, depending

upon the number of helicopters being shipped. The C5

64 PREPARATION OF HELICOPTERS.

can transport a maximum of six AH64A helicopters

with moderate disassembly. C5 density loading will

Helicopter preparation will be performed (depending on

require removal of main rotor blade, air data sensor,

mode of transportation) in accordance with Chapter 2,

3, or 4 of this manual.

horizontal stabilator and wings; wings are stowed.

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