Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft First Flight

The Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft took to the skies for the first time on June 2, 2009. This successful first flight is a true capstone demonstration of the key technologies developed under the Composites Affordability Initiative. To learn more about this Air Force Research Lab and Lockheed Martins Skunk Works® effort go to http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/acca/.

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Science & Technology

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• ACCA
• Lockheed
• Lockheed Martin
• aircraft
• cargo

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We do not have a time lapse video of the assembly.

[LockheedMartinVideos]

The wing and horizontal tail were used directly from the Do-328J and are not necessarily optimized for a cargo aircraft. The intent of the program is to demonstrate composite technologies and manufacturing methods with the capability to modify/upgrade the wing and empennage should the program decide there would be significant benefit to do so.

[fewmetsiam4u]

I love the Short Skybus concept and it's nice to see it in GRP instead of Grumman aluminum. Is that under license from Bombardier?

[1982FMJ]

cargo aircraft are the ideal testing grounds for unmanned aircraft remotely operated and controled. the fact they carry no passengers makes it a clearly obvious choice for unmanned planes. the thought of being able to deliver cargo without the need for the pilot to be onboard would be a giant leap in technology. we could fly unmanned aircraft to deliver food and water to poor countries that need help. uavs could be used for humanitiarian purphouses instead of just killing

[retiredge76]

Lockheed-Martin likes to wrap itself in the American flag. But the true Lockheed-Martin idea of courage and integrity is cutting off health insurance benefits to retirees after theyve retired with an earned benefit. (What are the retirees to do: retire from some other company? I dont think so!) Thats what the Lockheed-Martin concept of integrity is all about. Bet youll never hear about that on an LM ethics or recruiting video! Ill also bet they didnt cut off health benefits to ex-managers!

[LTF85199]

was this done pretty much in secrecy, never heard about it coming?

[johnnybegoode34]

Much Lighter and stronger....Better fuel economy, more storage space!

[Thyioable]

Are you able to  make any wings you want, even a very flexible and resistant one ?

[cchericaa]

The manufacturing technology used in the ACCA is significantly different from that of the Boeing/ Airbus method. The Boeing/Airbus planes are made in giant autoclaves, high pressure and temperature vessels; the ACCA is meant to demo a new composite material that can be cured without one of those, instead with just some kind of big oven and lower applied pressure.

[Rollover0105]

Thanks. I appreciate the explanation. Do you have any time lapse videos of construction? Is the technology concept similar to what Boeing is doing on their 787?