Rubb Buildings has won a contract to supply 34 rapid-erect hangars to the UK Ministry of Defence, for use in rapid-deployment operations. The 23 x 36m and 18.5 x 20m hangars consist of galvanised steel frames, covered with a polyester membrane, which can be packed into transportable containers. The larger version can accommodate a Boeing Chinook helicopter, while the smaller is designed for aircraft such as the Panavia Tornado. "All the special equipment required for the assembly of the hangars is within the containers," says Rubb sales manager Ray Colby. "They also come with an integral anchoring system to accommodate ballast when ground penetration is not permissible."
Source: Flight International