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Foundation Relief AssetsThe obvious asset base of the Foundation is the variety of aircraft and their immediate availability, however a number of the support assets make Wings’ disaster relief and pre-planned humanitarian mission capabilities unique. In the world of one stop shopping, Wings provides the ability to fill the gap, be it 24, 48 or 72 hours, between the disaster event and the arrival of continual response support. Wings can also provide for that continual support and can provide assets which allow for continual and self supporting re-supply indefinitely. The majority of the medical and surgical equipment located on Wings’ aircraft and in the ground medical facility is familiar to NDMS, IMSURT, and USAR personnel. This familiarization allows volunteer personnel to utilize the onboard and deployable medical assets with little or no training. Using the AMMFs’ pre-packaged equipment greatly reduces response time by not requiring the medical teams to package their own equipment, transport it to the airport and load it onboard. Continual yearly training assures rapid set-up and reliability of performance in the field. The mainstay of the Foundation are the aircraft that require little or no retrofit for operation and can be airborne in a matter of hours, not days. The variety of configurations that can be created in a matter of hour allows the government and NGOs a type specific platform to transport, deliver and operate in any disaster or pre-planned mission. Wings’ B-747 Varied Aircraft Configurations: Photo: Boeing 747-200CCA Boeing 747 General Information: The Boeing 747-200 aircraft is a “double decker” configuration, powered by four Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines. There are two types of the 747 aircraft used in Wings’ operations. Two are “combi” (CCA) version that can carry varied combinations of secured cargo, palletized / containerized cargo, passengers, litters and an air medical facility. One of the aircraft is designed to accommodate the Air Mobile Medical Facility (AMMF) which, when necessary, can be converted to full passenger, cargo or litter use. These aircraft can be retrofitted to any number of configurations in combining these features. The third aircraft is a 747-200HLF, or heavy lift freighter (HLF), which can also be retrofitted in a matter of hours to accommodate palletized cargo, litters or additional passenger seats. The “combi” aircraft have a side loading cargo capability while the straight freighter also has a nose loading capability. With an average max takeoff weight of over 830,000lbs, the 747 has a range of over 6,800nm with a cruising speed of mach .84. The fuel capacity is over 198,000 lbs. Wings aircraft require no ground support or offloading support. With an internal auxiliary power unit (APU), self-contained “airstair” and internal offloading device, there is no requirement for destination support during unique or disaster relief operations.  The upper deck of each 747 aircraft contains a complete and varied mission management facility (MMF) with a wide variety of secure and un-secure telephonic and communications devices. Public service, aircraft, amateur, EMS, citizens band radio and cellular/ satellite telephonic communications are available for ground communications onboard the aircraft in the MMF. Capabilities will include frequency-agile radios covering HF, VHF, and UHF frequencies. Operating modes include analog and digital voice, and data with encryption, including the new APCO P25 narrow-band digital voice protocol. This level of flexibility enables inter-agency communications with almost any current system. An onsite paging terminal, phone patch, and multiple dispatch consoles will provide optimum efficiency for the mission management staff. When longer range communications are required, a self-contained portable repeater system can be quickly deployed at a remote location to establish ground radio links beyond line-of-sight. With U.S. Government approval, SINGARS military radio racks with matching antennas will also be installed. Video surveillance of the DGMF, helo-pad, aircraft access, and other aircraft sections will be monitored for security and control purposes. Monitoring with GPS tracking can also be utilized for ground transport and flight following. An array of wide- screen monitors will allow all personnel and work groups to observe mission activities. Upper deck galleys and comfort facilities are configured to support the flight crews and mission staff for both ground and air operations. Wings’ Air Mobile Medical Facility (AMMF) The 747 can carry the unique disaster relief equipment, specific to Wings, such as land vehicles, portable instrument landing systems, offloaded portable medical facilities, a helicopter, and water purification equipment, as well as land and air portable transport equipment. The centerpiece of the Wings’ fleet of aircraft is the 747-200 Air Mobile Medical Facility (747-200AMMF). This aircraft is designed to accommodate 90 passengers and an aft surgical facility containing 6 surgical tables and 6 post op recovery beds. Also available on this aircraft is a pharmacy, upper deck command and control operations center, medical evacuation beds as well as Wings’ traditional supply of support equipment to allow for self sustained operations. “Combi” aircraft have fixed seating for 90 passengers and either the medical facility configuration or 19 pallet / container positions with palletized seats and/or litters with a cargo capacity of over 80,000lbs. The all cargo configuration can carry 22 containers and/ or pallets, accommodating seats and/or litters with a total capacity of over 150,000bs. The lower cargo hold can accept 24 pallets/containers with a capacity of over 60,000 lbs. Containers and pallets can be compatible with the B727-200 aircraft. General 747-200 Aircraft Statistics
Powerplants Four 48,000 lb, Pratt & Whitney JT9D Turbofans Performance Maximum Speed mach .92 Weights Empty Weight 345,330lbs Dimensions Main Deck Volume 1723 cu ft 747-200CCA “Combi” Aircraft Capabilities• Capable of 19 main deck pallet (96”x125” ) positions ( 80,000 lbs) 747-200F “Heavy Lift Freighter” Capabilities• Capable of 33 main deck pallet (96”x125” ) positions (150,000 lbs) 747-200 Air Mobile Medical Facility Capabilities
Sample 747-200CCA Aircraft ConfigurationsThere are numerous configurations that can be created in the CCA “combi” aircraft in just a matter of hours. The forward area of all 747CCA aircraft has fixed seating, while the aft section has the fixed AMMF configuration of the other is cargo configured with roller floors. Using palletized seating, litters, tied down cargo, pallets or containers, the mission determines the correct roll-on configuration. The AMMF (Air Mobile Medical Facility) also can configure the aft section with fixed seating with standard airline fixed points. In a matter of hours, all aircraft can be adapted to mass evacuation seating, litters or strapped down cargo. The following examples are but a few of the many and varied configurations available. AMMF Surgical Component   Air Mobile Medical Facility Configuration: AMMF Fixed Mass Evacuation   Air Mobile Medical Facility Mass Evacuation Configuration: All Cargo   All Cargo Configuration: Palletized Passenger and Litter   Passenger / Litter Configuration: Palletized Passenger and Cargo   Passenger / Cargo Configuration: Palletized Mass Evacuation   Mass Evacuation and / or Passenger Configuration: Fixed Passenger and Palletized Litter   Passenger / Litter Configuration: Fixed Passenger and Palletized Cargo   Fixed Passenger Cargo Configuration: 747-200 Cargo Loading Information
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Pallet transport, pallet size, civilian vs military pallet types, have all been issues in past response events. It takes time to transfer cargo loads from pallet to pallet or from aircraft to aircraft when pallets are not compatible with each other or the aircraft. When this happens, pallets need to be switched out. Wings has solved this problem as in its design the response caches are pre-palletized on pallets compatible with all Wings aircraft. All litters and seats are co-located with the aircraft and preassembled. All required pallets can be immediately positioned on any Wings’ aircraft for any type specific mission.
A continued problematic issue in response has been the ability to offload supplies at the receiving end of any event. Generally, at airports throughout the world, aircraft loaders are always available. However there have been many cases where no offloading equipment is available and this has caused missions to be delayed or cancelled. Another unique capability of Wings is having the ability to offload without equipment being present at the destination airport. The first pallet position is a self-contained off-loader which requires no servicing or adaptation on the receiving end. This off-loader can contain pallets enroute and can service either the nose loading position or side cargo door as may be required.
Photo: Boeing 727-200
Boeing 727-200CCA General Aircraft Information:
The 727 was the mainstay of the airlines for over 20 years. A tri-jet with high lift wing devices, it far surpassed all expectations in reliability, performance and longevity. The 727 allows Wings to operate into high altitude, high temperature airports, as well as narrow runways and runways of reduced length. With its auxiliary power unit (APU), self contained offloading device and aft airstairs, this aircraft can operate without the requirement for ground support anywhere in the world.
The 727-200CCA is combination passenger, cargo, patient litter and surgical configured aircraft, capable of combining any of these four needs in a number of combinations. Palletized passenger seats, surgical tables and accompanying units, as well as litters allow for a wide variety of configurations. Each pallet of litters contains a medical unit which includes medical supplies and oxygen. This aircraft can also accommodate CDC containment units.
Each aircraft is powered by three JT8D-7B engines capable of a maximum cruising speed of 460 kts. with a flight range of over 1550 miles. Extended range can be accomplished with the addition of long range fuel tanks. The maximum take-off weight is over 195,000 lbs., while the maximum landing weight is over 161,000 lbs. The aircraft can carry up to 51,000 lbs. of fuel.
Palletized positions can accept Code “A” 88”x125”, “B” 88”x108” and “C” 88”x118”, AAA or AAE containers and pallets. The most standard size pallet is the 88”x125” unit. The maximum payload with all 7 pallet positions filled is over 21,000 lbs. with another 36,000 lbs. available in the main deck passenger cabin. The lower cargo hold capacity is 19,000 lbs. The main deck cargo volume is over 3080 cu. ft. with the lower cargo hold volume being 1525 cu. ft.
Powerplants
Three 14,500lb Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15 Turbofans
Stage III Aircraft
Performance
Maximum Speed 549kts
Maximum Cruising Speed 515kts
Economical Cruising Speed 467kts
Maximum Payload Range 2140nm
Maximum Fuel Range 2400nm
Economical Range 1550nm
Weights
Max Ramp Weight 200,315lbs
Maximum Takeoff 195,515lbs
Maximum Landing Weight 164,000lbs
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The 727-200CCA is the perfect complement aircraft to the B-747. They are pallet compatible, use many of the same mechanical parts and are cargo transit friendly for the movement of disaster and humanitarian aid from a larger aircraft, at a larger airport, to a smaller aircraft capable of delivering the aid to smaller airports. The 727 allows Wings to operate out of high temperature and higher altitude airports than larger transports are capable of.
The 727 aircraft provide the specific capabilities of being:
• Capable of landing at high altitude airports
• Capable of landing on narrow and shortened runways
• Capable of carrying 72 litter patients
• Capable of carrying 100 passengers
• 7 pallet positions of over 21,000lbs
• Capable of combining pallets, passengers and litters
• Capable of carrying 12-30 CDC containment units
• Pallet compatible with 747 aircraft
• Self supporting with no ground support or electrical required
• Aft “airstair” accessible
• Continuous mission capable with reserve crew quarters
Palletized Surgical, Litter and Passenger Configuration
Palletized Surgical, Litter and Passenger Configuration:
(54 Passengers / 24 Litter Patients)
Fixed and Palletized All Passenger
All Passenger Configuration:
(100 Passengers)
Palletized Litter and Fixed Passenger Configuration
Passenger / Litter Configuration:
(54 Passengers / 42 Litter Patients)
Palletized Cargo and Fixed Litter Configuration
Cargo / Litter Configuration:
(10 Passengers / 30 Litter Patients / 7 Cargo Pallet Positions)
Palletized Cargo and Fixed Passenger Configuration
Cargo / Passenger Configuration:
(54 Passengers / 7 Cargo Pallet Positions)
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As with the 747, pallet transport, pallet size, civilian vs military pallets remain an issue as in past response events. Too much time is required to transfer loads from aircraft to aircraft when pallets and/or aircraft are not compatible. When this happens, pallets need to be switched out. Again, in Wings’ design there is no such problem as the response caches are pre-palletized on pallets compatible with all Wings’ aircraft. All litters and seats are co-located with the aircraft and preassembled. These pallets can be immediately positioned on the aircraft for any type specific mission.
CASA 235 General Information:
The CASA-235 is a high-wing, pressurized, twin turbo-prop plane with STOL performance that can carry a maximum payload of 6,000 kg. Its maximum cruising speed is 240 kts. and it has a range of 2,250 nautical miles with a payload of 3,550 kg. The 235 was conceived as a tactical military transport and was therefore designed to operate from unpaved runways. Its large cargo hold and hydraulically operated rear ramp allow easy access for vehicle transport and hold standard 88´´ x 108´´ pallets. The CASA-235 can be used to transport up to 48 passengers, carry out high and low altitude (HAD, LAPES) in-flight drop distribution of up to four tons of supplies to disaster stricken areas. On medical evacuation missions, the plane can transport up to 21 stretchers, with four medics.
The CASA-235 cargo cabin dimensions have been conceived to optimize the number and type of loads carried, ranging from passengers or light vehicles or cargo. The cargo cabin is specifically configured to fulfill each required mission with a system that permits a rapid change from one configuration to another and with a high degree of versatility. The cargo/passenger cabin is provided with a lining covering the entire interior to ensure thermo-acoustical insulation and a comfortable interior finish. The interior furnishing matches the inner contour of the fuselage structure and covers the control cables, the air conditioning and other systems, so as to protect them against damage from cargo or passengers. The CASA-235 is equipped with two main doors, a crew door, an emergency door and the ramp door located in the aft part of the fuselage.
Dimensions
Length 70’2”
Wing Span 84’8”
Cabin Length 31’8”
Cabin Height 6’3”
Cabin Width 8’11”
Weights
Maximum Take-off Weight 36,376 lb
Maximum Landing Weight 36,376 lb
Maximum Payload 13,227 lb
Maximum Fuel 1,378 USG
Number of Fully Equipped Troops 57
Number of 88" x 108" Pallets 4
Performances
Maximum Cruising Speed 246 kts
Take-off Distance (S/L, ISA, MTOW at 50 ft) 2,475’
Landing Distance (S/L, ISA, MTOW at 50 ft) 1,979’
Range with Full Load 2,700 nm
Powerplant
2 General Electric CT7-9C3
1,750 CV
• Non palletized cargo
• Palletized cargo
• Vehicle transport
• Passenger transport
• Cargo Air Delivery operations
• Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC)
• Rear Loading Capability
Flexibility of positioning different types of palletized cargo and passenger seats allow for a wide variety of delivery configurations. The following are just a few of the many and varied options available in humanitarian transport.
Standard Containers and Pallets:
(4) 108”x88” Containers or Pallets
Standard Non-palletized Cargo:
(2) Strap down Cargo Positions
Mass Evacuation:
(51) Passenger Mass Evacuation
Standard Passenger:
32 Palletized Passenger Seats
Standard Palletized Litters:
(24) Palletized Patient Litters
Non-palletized Vehicles:
(2) Vehicles
Mixed Litter and Passenger “Combi”:
(12) Litters (16) Passengers
Eurocopter 135 General Information:
Eurocopter’s 135T2 is a very powerful lightweight twin-engine multipurpose helicopter, used operationally worldwide. It has become the aircraft of choice for air rescue, medical delivery, police aviation departments and is one of the most widely used emergency helicopters flown worldwide. The helicopter is powered by the Pratt & Whitney PW206B2 and in the Wings’ design is configured for passenger, cargo and air medivac purposes.
The helicopter incorporates Eurocopter’s low-noise Frenestron tail rotor. The array of ten blades, spaced at different intervals and arranged asymmetrically, substantially reduces noise. The four-blade bearingless, main rotor system is made of fibre-reinforced composite. The built-in anti-resonance isolation system also contributes to low vibration and noise level. The external noise level is 6dB lower than the regulatory specification and allows the operation of the helicopter in highly populated areas and in close approach hospitals.
The helicopter can be flown by one or two pilots. The helicopter can carry one or two stretcher patients and up to three doctors and medical attendants. Different medic installations are tailored to the specific disaster event need.
Loading and unloading is carried out quickly and easily through the extra large sliding doors and the rear clamshell doors. In winching operations, the patient is readily and safely transferred into the hovering helicopter. A combination of an externally mounted load mirror and backed-up double hook system is installed to insure safe and secure rescue missions for the patient, flight and medical crew.
The helicopter is equipped with a Thales SMD45 dual screen vehicle screen and engine management system, Honeywell Gold Crown and Thales Avionique Novuvelle avionics, an air data computer, a SFIM automatic flight control system, a global positioning system and a Honeywell combined flight data and cockpit voice recorder. A color weather radar can be fitted.
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Eurocopter is also equipped with Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). The FADEC system provides enhanced performance, engine protection and power plant monitoring. The standard fuel tanks have a capacity of 174 gallons which gives a range 372 miles. An additional long range fuel tank can be fitted as an option which extends the range to 542 miles. |
General Characteristics
• Crew: one or two pilots
• Capacity: up to seven passengers
• Length: 39 ft 11 in
• Main rotor diameter 33 ft 6 in
• Height 11 ft 11 in
• Main rotor area 880 ft²
• Empty 1, 323 lb
• Maximum takeoff 5,997 lb
• Powerplant 2x Pratt & Whitney 206B
• Fuel capacity 174 gal.
Dimensions
• Length 39 ft 11 in
• Main rotor diameter 33 ft 6 in
• Height 11 ft 11 in
• Main rotor area 880 ft²
• Empty 3,230 lb
• Maximum takeoff 5,997 lb
• Powerplant: 2x Pratt & Whitney 206B turboshafts
Performance
• Maximum speed 162 mph
• Range 372 miles (extended range 542 miles)
• Service ceiling 10,000 ft
• Rate of climb 1,500 ft/min
• Main rotor loading lb/ft²
• Power/Mass hp/lb
Eurocopter 135 Aircraft Capabilities
• Pilot and search crew capable w/ search light
• Winch loading to cabin capable
• Sling load capable
• Instrument approach capable
• Patient and attendant accommodation
• Capable of being transported on B-747-HLF or 747-CCA
• Internal cargo capable
Sample Eurcopter 135 Configurations
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• Litter and Passenger Configuration
• 1 or 2 Pilot / Observer
• 1 or 2 Litters
• 1 or 2 Attendants
