TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT


Meaning of TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT in English

(*) Aircraft designed primarily for the carriage of personnel and/or cargo. Transport aircraft may be classed according to range, as follows: a. Short-range — Not to exceed 1200 nautical miles at normal cruising conditions (2222 km). b. Medium-range — Between 1200 and 3500 nautical miles at normal cruising conditions (2222 and 6482 km). c. Long-range — Exceeds 3500 nautical miles at normal cruising conditions (6482 km). See also strategic transport aircraft; tactical transport aircraft.

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.