March 12, 1979

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Status of Programs

Status of Major U. S., European Defense, Aerospace Programs

General Dynamics F-16 multimission fighter— USAF seeks $1.562 billion for 175 aircraft, $109.2 million for spares and $27.8 million for research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E). ■ McDonnell Douglas F-15 fighter—USAF requests $965.5 million for 60 aircraft, $23.5 million for spares and $500,000 for RDT&E.

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Leading International Aircraft

Country & Manufacturer ARGENTINA Aero Boero Cordoba FMA Cordoba AUSTRALIA Government Aircraft Factorlls Melbourne BRAZIL Sociedade Construtora Aironautica Neiva Ltd. Sao Jose dos Campos S.P. Empresa Brasileira de Asronautica S.A.-Embraser

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U.S. Military Aircraft

Primary Mission Attack Bombers Fighters Reconnaissance Observation Patrol ASW Antisubmarine Early-Warning Cargo/transport Training Utility A-4F A-4M A-6E A-7D A-7E AV-8A AV-8B A-37B A-10 A-18 B-52G B-52H FB-111A F-105F F-106A F-111F

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Avionics

Complex-Function Single Chips Emerge

Washington—Availability of a wide variety of complex system functions on a single silicon chip, accelerated by infusion of $200 million in Defense Dept, funds during the next few years, will have a significant impact not only on the capabilities of military weapons and civil avionics but on the industry as well (AW&ST Oct. 2, 1978, p. 57).

By Philip J. Klass

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U.S. Gas Turbine Engines

Manufacturer and Address Avco Corp. Lycoming Div. Stratford, Conn. Curtiss-Wright Wood-Ridge, N.J. Garrett Corp. AiResearCh Mfg. Phoenix, Ariz. General Electric Co. Aircraft Engine Group Evendale, Ohio Lynn, Mass. Model Number or Designation

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International Gas Turbines

Country, Manufacturer and Address CANADA Hawker Siddeley Canada Ltd. Orenda Div. Toronto, Ontario Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada Longueuil, Quebec CZECHOSLOVAKIA Omnipol Foreign Trade Corp. Prague 1 GREAT BRITAIN Rolls-Royce Ltd.

Military

New Strategic Weapons Planned

Washington—U. S. is moving toward a new bomber to replace the USAF/Boeing B-52 in the early 1990s and a new advanced ICBM force in a survivable basing mode. U. S. strategic weapons planners believe that both weapon systems will be produced, regardless of the impact of a second strategic arms limitation treaty (SALT 2).

By Clarence A. Robinson

Military

NATO Leaders Optimistic Despite Major Problems

Brussels—North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s future as a viable alliance against a steady Soviet arms buildup has entered a critical watershed period whereby only a continuation of across-the-board support for NATO military, economic and political strength will insure deterrent forces in the alliance.

By Eugene Kozicharow

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