[RunningWolf]

Wow that is quite an airplane! But it looks to me that rear fuselage/empenage might be attached to the front more as a production type joint rather than something made for a more quick-repeatable operation.

I would be interested in some feedback on that.

[Paleo Conservative]

Wow that is quite an airplane! But it looks to me that rear fuselage/empenage might be attached to the front more as a production type joint rather than something made for a more quick-repeatable operation.

The empanage must be externally supported when the tail door is opened. the hinges are strong enough just to hold the empanage in place when the door is closed. It would add too much unnecessary weight to the plane to be able to support the tail door without external support. These planes will only be flying to a handfull of airports that have all the required support equipment on the ground. Also, the Dreamlifters aren't available for sale. I wouldn't be surprised if they could be chartered for special freight like the Airbus Belugas.