March 16, 1964

March 16, 1964

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Europe Begins Joint Effort Into Space

By Warren Wetmore23 min

INTERNATIONAL

British Facing Shifting Defense Policy

By Herbert J. Coleman14 min

AIR TRANSPORT

Atlantic Carriers Foresee Higher Earnings

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Europe Begins Joint Effort Into Space

Geneva—European space programs on national and international levels will begin to yield results this year, but major dividends on the growing investment of money and talent are a year or more in the future. Strong impetus to the multilateral space effort has been given by the recent ratification of the European Launcher Development Organization (ELDO) convention by the parliaments of France and West Germany.

By Warren Wetmore23 min

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INTERNATIONAL

British Facing Shifting Defense Policy

London—Britain’s aerospace industry is faced with a general election that could markedly alter United Kingdom defense policy, adding to its existing dilemma of high productive capacity and employment but few designs to keep it busy in the 1970-80 decade.

By Herbert J. Coleman14 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Atlantic Carriers Foresee Higher Earnings

New York—Seating capacity offered by 19 scheduled airlines over the North Atlantic is leveling off after five years of rapid growth, bringing prospects of higher load factors and better earnings for some carriers in 1964. The capacity curve is flattening out at about the same time that some airlines are beginning to shed part of the financial burden associated with jet introduction.
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SPECIFICATIONS

U.s. Military Aircraft

Primary mission Attack Bomber Fighters Reconnaissance Observation Patrol Anti-sub Early-warning Cargo/transport Training Utility Experimental A-1J A-3B A-4E A-6A A -7A YAT-37D YAT-28E YB-26K B-47E B-52F B-52G B-52H B-58A B-66D XB-70
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AVIONICS

Competition Tightens for Avionics Dollars

Washington—This year many avionics manufacturers will face the toughest competition they have ever known as the “cost-plus” atmosphere that has characterized the defense business for many years becomes a cost-conscious environment. For many companies and many engineers this is a brand new experience.

By Philip J. Klass12 min

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MISSILES

Navy Is Emerging as Major Developer of Air-launched Missiles

Research groups in all three services are studying concepts of future airlaunched missile systems, but establishment of operational requirements and actual development is currently being carried out mostly by the Navy. The Air Force and Army are buying or being given Navy air-launched weapons to meet their needs in many cases.

By Michael Yaffee12 min

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BUSINESS FLYING

U.s. Business & Utility Aircraft Shipments—1963

by today’s medium-size piston-powered business aircraft, is the formula wanted by corporate executives. The Lear Jet promises to be the fastest corporate jet built. Some indications are that the airplane may be flown at supersonic speed prior to obtaining its FAA certificate, although its placarded speed will be approximately Mach .82 at a 40,000-ft.
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AVIONICS

Microcircuits Add to Computer Capability

Los Angeles—A new generation of airborne and spaceborne digital computers having greater capability for satisfying expanding military requirements is starting to emerge as a result of the introduction of microcircuitry. The use of microcircuits—which began to make their appearance in prototype hardware more frequently during the past year—is enabling designers to provide smaller, lighter or more capable machines potentially more reliable and less difficult to maintain.

By Barry Miller11 min

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MILITARY

Navy Pressed to Enlarge Anti-submarine Capabilities

Washington—Navy is engaged in its second massive study in as many years of how best to manage its anti-submarine warfare development program. Increasing pressure has been placed on the sea service to take the most promising discoveries and techniques from the basic research stage and pursue an aggressive program of exploratory development.
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MILITARY

Pendulum May Swing Back in Dod Policy

Washington—Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara in 1964 will continue to tighten his grip on management practices of the aerospace industry and the budgeting procedures of the military services by using defense management tools that he has forged during the three years he has been in office.
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