March 9, 1964

March 9, 1964

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Use of Jet Tabs for Thrust Vector Control Being Studied for Large Solid Propulsion

By C. M. Plattner13 min

BUSINESS FLYING

Lear Jet Handling Resembles Light Twin

By David A. Brown12 min

AIR TRANSPORT

U.s. Supersonic Transport Effort Stalled

By L. L. Doty8 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Use of Jet Tabs for Thrust Vector Control Being Studied for Large Solid Propulsion

Palo Alto, Calif.—Jet tab configuration for thrust vector control of large solid-propellant motors probably will have at least two tabs per quadrant for a total of eight, to minimize individual tab dimensions. Another use would be to provide roll control capability to augment pitch and yaw control ordinarily obtained.

By C. M. Plattner13 min

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BUSINESS FLYING

Lear Jet Handling Resembles Light Twin

By David A. Brown12 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

U.s. Supersonic Transport Effort Stalled

Delay due to lack of White House comment on Black report, industry reluctance to fund development.

By L. L. Doty8 min

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AVIONICS

Microcircuit Plant to Serve In-house Need

Melbourne, Fla.—Radiation, Inc., has taken a bold step for a medium-size avionic equipment manufacturer, one which is certain to be watched closely by other equipment producers, particularly its competitors, as well as by microcircuit suppliers.

By Philip J. Klass7 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Apollo Chief, Co-pilot to Explore Moon

By Donald E. Fink7 min

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SPECIAL REPORT

Mcnamara, Congress Differ on A-ll Role

Washington—Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara last week put himself in direct opposition to key members of congressional military committees by flatly declaring “the A-l 1 is an interceptor, it is being developed as such, and beyond that I have nothing further to say on its use.”

By George C. Wilson6 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Nasa, Industry Define Lunar Landing Plan

Houston—Fine details of the Apollo manned lunar landing—such as the lighting conditions at the moment of touchdown or failure of the service module to de-boost the spacecraft into lunar orbit—are being carefully spelled out this year by a joint study team of engineers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and major industry contractors.

By George Alexander6 min

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SPECIAL REPORT

A-ll Proven in Reconnaissance Missions

Washington—Lockheed A-ll is a Mach 3.5 special-purpose aircraft that has already flown long-range reconnaissance missions over communist territory. During operations over the past two years, it has proved its ability to outfly any air defense system now in operational use.
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MANAGEMENT

Action on Nasa Supplemental Delayed

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AVIONICS

Optical Radar Employs Multiple Lasers

An experimental optical radar which uses three types of lasers to retain the inherent coherence of a gas laser while still securing sufficient power amplification for a practical precision radar system is being developed by Sperry Gyroscope Co.

By Barry Miller5 min

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