LIFE CYCLE COST
When compared to traditional transport aircraft within a given class size, the CPTA's life cycle
costs
will be 50%, or lower, when all phases are combined.
| PHASES |
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| Design and Development | Because the CPTA has far fewer parts, there is correspondingly much less work to do in the detailed design and development phase. | |
| Acquisition | Due to its far fewer parts and significantly lower weight, the CPTA will costs much less to produce and sell. | |
| Operational | Because of its superior ratio of payload-to-aircraft operating weight when empty (OWE), fuel efficiency per payload ton-mile is dramatically enhanced. Loading and unloading is quicker and cheaper with a faster turnaround time. | |
| Maintenance | Fewer engines combined with fix-landing gear vs. retractable, translates into a lifetime of lower maintenance requirements. | |
| Insurance | Lower acquisition and replacement costs equals lower insurance costs. |