June 1, 1964

June 1, 1964

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Dod, Nasa Agree on Gemini Experiments

By William H. Gregory13 min

Lockheed Compares Sst, Subsonic Costs

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Convair Coin Entry Is Tailored for Primary Attack Mission

By Donald E. Fink10 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Dod, Nasa Agree on Gemini Experiments

By William H. Gregory13 min

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Lockheed Compares Sst, Subsonic Costs

Lockheed Aircraft’s CL-823 supersonic transport design, which offers a passenger capacity of more than 200 seats, shows promise as an aircraft capable of operating at costs equal to or less than those of existing subsonic jets. Interior configuration calls for a seat pattern ranging from 192 with seats on a 34-in. pitch to 218 with a 32-in. pitch, both in 5-abreast array.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Convair Coin Entry Is Tailored for Primary Attack Mission

Model 48 counter-insurgency (COIN) aircraft design developed by Convair Div. of General Dynamics Corp. is based on a simple rugged configuration that is tailored for a primary attack mission and a secondary utility role. Basic details of the Convair design, recently obtained by AVIATION WEEK & SPACE TECHNOLOGY, include a constant-section wing with full-span flaps, twin turbine engines that drive contra-rotating propellers, double tail booms with twin vertical fins and a top-mounted stabilator.

By Donald E. Fink10 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Systems Tests Begin Xb-70a Checkout for First Flight

Los Angeles—Extensive ground checkout of systems has begun for the No. 1 North American XB-70A following roll out (AW May 18, p. 26) prior to the first flight of the aircraft before the end of the year. Checkout includes: Applying simulated dynamic and static loads to elements of the landing gear, landing gear doors and drag chute doors located on the aircraft’s rear upper fuselage.

By C. M. Plattner9 min

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AVIONICS

Microcircuit Technology Shows Versatility

Dayton—Versatility and maturity of available microcircuit technology was dramatically demonstrated by the variety of equipment built largely or entirely from microcircuitry unveiled here during the recent National Aerospace Electronics Conference (Naecon).

By Philip J. Klass8 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Battery Reliability Ensures Continued Use

Batteries are at the bottom of the space power scale in terms of power levels and operating lifetimes and are relatively heavy in proportion to output. But they are among the oldest and most reliable of power conversion systems. Consequently, they are still being used extensively and will continue to be used for future space power applications, even in some cases where they are actually heavier or larger than alternative but less reliable systems, provided that the power requirement is small enough.

By Michael L. Yaffee7 min

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SPECIAL REPORTS ON COIN AIRCRAFT

Coin Report Withdrawn at Session After Review Process Bogs Down

Wichita, Kan. —Air Force Systems Command ordered a counter-insurgency aircraft design study withdrawn from an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics general aviation meeting here last week although there was no security question involved.
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SPECIAL REPORTS ON COIN AIRCRAFT

Mcnamara Cool Toward Coin Proposals

Defense chief says submissions represent little improvement over A-ls for Vietnam-type conflict.

By George C. Wilson6 min

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BUSINESS FLYING

Helio’s Stallion Designed for Light Military Transport Use

Bedford, Mass.—Helio Aircraft Corp. is beginning ground and flight tests of its single-engine, STOL turboprop Model HST-550 Stallion. The Stallion is a successor to the company’s smaller Super Courier and is designed as a replacement for the U-10—military version of the Courier.

By Roderick D. Hibben5 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Sst Model Wind Tunnel Tests Due Nov. 1

Phase 2A contracts total $22 million; easing of U.S.industry 75-25 plan for cost sharing is indicated.
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