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Special Forces Aircraft Module

Story:

With two engines lost, the C-17's crew knew their bird's days were numbered. But the mission was critical – they had to get one special operator behind enemy lines, no matter the cost...
Problem Statement:
A military transport aircraft with two failed engines needs to deploy a special forces team behind enemy lines, approximately 1,000 km away.
Challenges:
1. Aircraft is severely underpowered with only 2 working engines.
2. Payload capacity and range are greatly reduced.
3. Attempting a normal take-off and flight is extremely high-risk.
Objective
Find a solution to successfully insert the special forces team, even if it means sacrificing the aircraft, while minimizing risks to the maximum extent possible.
How to Provide a Solution:
1. Understand the Problem.
2. Carefully review the problem statement, story, and any additional information provided.
3. Identify the key constraints, challenges, and objectives.
Familiarize yourself with the aircraft's specifications, performance parameters, and the deployment method (HALO, HAHO, HALO and LALO).
4. Provide Your Solution with Calculations.
5. Propose a well-reasoned solution that addresses the challenges and constraints.
6. Support your solution with relevant calculations, considering factors like weight, fuel, range, and aerodynamics.
7. Utilize the AI assistant to validate your assumptions, calculations, and approach.
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Solution