OPERATION AMPHIBIANS TO SNOWY SURFACE

Abstract

The article deals with known cases of operation of seaplanes and amphibians in the snow-covered surfaces. On the basis of the existing data on the resistance and acceleration acting on the hull of planing snowplane analysis of possible acting on the bottom of the amphibious aircraft weighing 37 tons moving in the snow-covered surface was carried out. Estimates have shown the possibility of the takeoff of such plane while moving in the snow-covered surface. Vertical acceleration and landing hit will not exceed the maximum permissible value if the thickness of the snow cover is not less than 1 meter.

Keywords

• amphibious aircraft
• a seaplane
• takeoff
• landing
• snow cover
• operation