March 6, 1967

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Space Technology

Europe Irons Out Issues in Initial Space Programs

Paris-Europe’s space programs are rolling ahead with new contracts being let almost every week. Nonetheless, there is growing concern about the lack of welldefined goals beyond the first year or two of the next decade—particularly on the international level.

By Warren C. Wetmore

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Spefications

Leading International Aircraft

ARGENTINA O.I.N.F.I.A. IA. 46 Ranquel Utility Agri. 1 2 38.1 24.2 6.6 1,389 2,116 1 Lvc. 0-320 re. 102 Cordoba IA. 46 Super Ranquel Utility 1 2 38.1 24.2 6.6 1,389 2,315 1 Lve. 0-360 re. 115 IA. 50 Guarani 2 Transport 2 10-12 64.2 50 8 18.8 8,818 14,770 2 Tur. Bastan 6A tp. 304 5

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Military

U.S. Rocket Motors

GENERAL I PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL DATA REMARKS © © a. CL a O © O . > Thrust, © c . c > — C Weight, Manufacturer Name c Fuel Oxidizer lb. "5 EJ? lb. Primary Application o 5 cs cn c ° 3-C £ 3 £ © c •C/3 £ » o> © x.S n. 0 2 -Q Q H O »s 5E Aerojet-General Corp. Aerobee 150 AJ 11-21 L anilineIRFNA R 4,100 210,330 190.8 1.5 256 Sustainer motor for Aerofurfurvl bee’s 150, 150A, 300 and

Military

U.S. Plans Long-Term Tactical Buildup

Washington—Buildup of U.S. tactical air strength will continue through the mid1970s in an effort to recoup the force that had been allowed to wither since the end of the Korean war. Planning is well under way for coming generations of fighters and attack aircraft that will be designed to meet combat conditions throughout the world.

By B.K. Thomas

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Avionics

A vionics to Fee/ Life-Cycle-Cost Impact

Washington-Life cycle costing as a Defense Department procurement philosophy will cause important changes in the avionics business, probably within the next several years. Both engineering and business practices will be affected. The relatively new life cycle costing system, or LCC for short, could have a far greater impact on industry than any of the many new practices introduced under Defense Secretary McNamara, including the Program Definition Phase.

By Philip J. Klass

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Air Transport

CAB Plans More Innovation in Policies

Washington-Airline prosperity is the touchstone of present Civil Aeronautics Board planning and will exert a strong influence in shaping Board policy across the gamut of regulatory activity. Opportunity for change and experimentation created by airline growth will affect the entire U.S. air transport spectrum:

By Harold D. Watkins

Military

Industry Expansion Problems to Squeeze Profit Margins

New York-Aerospace companies in 1967 will be marching to much of the same music as last year: burgeoning backlogs, swelling sales volumes, and the financial and production dislocations that accompany sudden expansion. Outlook for profits is mixed.

By William H. Gregory

172

Spefications

U. S. Military Aircraft

Primary Manufacturer mission c O oi o ;2 D -o Attack A-lJ Douglas A-3B Douglas A-4F Douglas A-6A Grumman A-7A Ling-Temco-Vought A-37D Cessna Bomber B-52F Boeing B-52G Boeing B-52H Boeing B-57 B-58A GD/Ft. Worth B-66D Douglas Fighters F-100D NAA/Los Angeles F-101B McDonnell F-102A GD/Oonvair

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Space Technology

Post-Apollo Program Potential Emerging

Washington-Apollo Applications Program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the single major opportunity for participation in early post-Apollo efforts, with the most likely area in the field of experiments and modifications to existing hardware.

By William J. Normyle

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