Short-Haul Aircrafts

Jps · **on:** October 30, 2007, 01:18:58 pm

As Green wants to make more profits, we are seeing which aircrafts are wanted the most in the market. NO DC-3! We hate them.

Thanks for voting. The poll will run for 7 days.

ALFC · **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:23:01 pm

airspeed ambassador, within its range bracket

Jps · **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:36:40 pm

Oh...

Blue Sky Mine · **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2007, 05:27:55 pm

Bach Air Yacht

No, it seriously depends on the kind of route you want to put it onto.

LOT 737-300 · **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2007, 08:16:15 pm

Actually, many factors to consider here. Whats the passenger number for the destination (as well as the one for the base) is the main question that I ask myself, as well as how far away.

Jps · **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2007, 11:34:24 am

Shocked by the results..

Jps · **Reply #6 on:** November 01, 2007, 11:34:39 am

Seems like the Martin 404 won by getting eight votes...

Blue Sky Mine · **Reply #7 on:** November 01, 2007, 03:48:33 pm

Use the Bach Air Yacht, it's perfect for you!

Jps · **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2007, 09:12:49 am

I considered the Air Yacht useless

AlleyCat67 · **Reply #9 on:** November 02, 2007, 01:22:45 pm

I prefer the 2-0-2 over the 4-0-4.... it may be a little bit slower but it is more economical on fuel and has a longer range, and if you're using it for short hauls the time factor won't make any appreciable difference.

Jps · **Reply #10 on:** November 02, 2007, 01:25:30 pm

Quote from: "AlleyCat67"

I prefer the 2-0-2 over the 4-0-4.... it may be a little bit slower but it is more economical on fuel and has a longer range, and if you're using it for short hauls the time factor won't make any appreciable difference.

^ I seriously don't understand why they don't use the Convair and Curtis then...

nofrills · **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2007, 01:54:16 pm

You need to define short-haul requirement, in terms of distance and turn reqs. i.e. < 1000mi or <750mi, minimum of 3 turns. If you state this, it'll pinpoint the choice quickly.

Some people prefer to use 202 or cw20 to do transcon, then leftover time for short-haul. That works well for low popn. cities, where 0.5 turn of 40-50 seater is fine. Others standardize to those long-range planes because it's easier to adjust route and not have to deal with range issue.

The game's model favor low number of turns over high turns, while in rl, consumers prefer flexibility of having several flights a day, although some would prefer 1-2 Boeing/Airbus a day instead of 10 CRJ/ERJ "flying aluminum tube of claustrophobia"

AlleyCat67 · **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2007, 01:55:44 pm

Quote from: "Jps"

^ I seriously don't understand why they don't use the Convair and Curtis then...

I just ran the numbers for those two aircraft, maybe I'll try a Curtis next since the pax load is larger and the fuel burn is even less (per seat at 100% LF) than the 2-0-2. Again, a little slower than the 2-0-2 but on a short haul it won't make enough of a difference to matter.

Jps · **Reply #13 on:** November 02, 2007, 01:56:57 pm

Try it and you'll like it

Armygrognard · **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2007, 08:01:14 pm

The poll is only as valid as those that visit the forum. The real poll is online. Votes based on Euros:

Rank: No in Service: Aircraft Type:
1 12,746 Douglas DC-3
2 6,422 Curtis CW-20
3 4,991 Lockheed Super Constellation L-1049
4 2,823 Martin 4-0-4
5 2,783 Convair 240
6 2,159 Lockheed R6V Constitution
7 1,943 Douglas DC-6B
8 1,754 Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
9 1,432 Bristol 170 Wayfarer
10 1,144 Martin 2-0-2