Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to evolve a complete set of specifications and requirements for a viable air ambulance to benefit several nations across the globe. This article tries to explore the possibilities of constructing an aircraft that can meet identified requirements based on emerging technologies and existing technologies in the fields of aeronautical engineering. Methodology: The analysis is presented concerning the dynamic capabilities of the Russian aviation industry and the domestic needs of the Russian Federation to justify why the development of an air ambulance is feasible in Russian Federation. Design layouts of existing medical aircrafts are studied to identify constraints related to operations, manufacturing, finances, performance, safety, and other practical issues. This feasibility study studies the need for the development of air ambulance in the Russian Federation using PESTEL analysis. Findings: Based on the study, it is identified that the incidents in the existing air medical services have occurred not just because of the management and operational issues, dealing with several uncertain external factors but also due to the lack of some characteristics of the flight vehicles to operate in those conditions. These characteristics are identified and listed as requirements in this article. Two possible configuration layouts are identified and compared for their merits and demerits.

Keywords: Air medical services; Safety; Feasibility study; Flight characteristics; Design requirements