March 15, 1965

March 15, 1965

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SPECIFICATIONS

Leading International Aircraft

SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Eldo, Esro Programs Meet Slippages

By Warren Wetmore16 min

SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Lunar Mission Retains Top U.s. Priority

By William J. Normyle13 min

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SPECIFICATIONS

Leading International Aircraft

Manufacturer ARGENTINA D.I.N.F.I.A.-F.M.A. Fabrica de Aviones Cordoba AUSTRALIA Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Pty., Ltd. Port Melbourne, Vic. AUSTRIA Josef Oberlerchner Holzindustrie Spittal/Drau Simmering-Graz-Pauker A.G. Vienna 7
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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Eldo, Esro Programs Meet Slippages

Paris—Europe’s two complementary multilateral space organizations are running into teething trouble. First orbital trial of the European Launcher Development organization’s ELDO A (Europa 1) booster has been postponed until the end of 1966, at the earliest.

By Warren Wetmore16 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Lunar Mission Retains Top U.s. Priority

Washington—Hardware developed for Project Apollo’s goal of a manned lunar landing by 1970 is being broadened to make use of U.S. research competence for development of a permanent space station. Nevertheless, the Apollo lunar mission retains its primacy and hardware funding for the program has top priority in National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s developing space projects.

By William J. Normyle13 min

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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 DOD designation. 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
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MISSILES

Icbm Studies Focus on 156-in. Motors

Los Angeles—Status of the next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile for the U.S. arsenal is shrouded in uncertainty largely because of the inability of Air Force planning, developing, and using agencies to convince Defense Department of the urgency of an advanced ICBM.

By Irving Stone13 min

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AVIONICS

Projects Face Tough Technical Scrutiny

Washington—Success in the avionics business, at least for the next several years, will depend increasingly upon sound engineering application of available technology to meet current military needs, many of them in the field of limited warfare, intelligence and early warning.

By Philip J. Klass11 min

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MILITARY

Detailed Analysis to Affect Selection of Army Aircraft

Washington—Army aviation and anti-ballistic-missile programs have expanded to the point where Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara has decided it is time to take a detailed inventory before proceeding further. This inventory, now under way by a number of special study groups, will influence the procurement of aircraft beyond Fiscal 1966 and the pace of the Nike X program.

By George Wilson11 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

International Airlines Report Major Gains

New York—International airlines prospered last year, many reporting new highs in passenger and cargo traffic and revenues. Industry leaders predict this trend will continue during the current year, but at a slightly diminished rate. Increased capacity has been scheduled on a number of routes.

By Joseph W. Carter11 min

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Leading International Gas Turbines

Manufacturer and Address CANADA Orenda Engines Div., Hawker Siddeley of Canada Toronto, Ontario GREAT BRITAIN HAWKER SIDDELEY GROUP Bristol Siddeley Engines, Ltd. Filton Rolls-Royce, Ltd.* Derby Designation Orenda 10 Orenda 11 Orenda 14
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MILITARY

Tactical Weaponry Pushed By Air Force

Washington—Air Force, its hopes for an all-new advanced strategic manned bomber apparently stymied, is pushing for major advances in tactical weaponry, including design and development of a supersonic V/STOL fighter and procurement of an aircraft to fill the brush-fire war role of the Douglas A-1E.
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