March 9, 1981

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Status of Programs

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

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 multimission fighter — Navy asks $1.979 billion for 58 aircraft, $305.6 million for spares, $151.4 million for research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) and $33 million for military construction. General Dynamics F-16 multimission fighter —Air Force seeks $1.344 billion for 96 aircraft, $303.1 million for spares, $43 million for RDT&E and $6.3 million for military construction.

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International Aircraft

GENERAL DATA DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS POWERPLANT Country & manufacturer ARGENTINA Aero Boero Cordoba FMA Cordoba AUSTRALIA Government Aircraft Factories Melbourne Transavla Dlv., Transfleld (NSW) Pty., Ltd. Seven Hills, NSW BRAZIL Industria Aeronáutica Nelva S.A.

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Business Flying

Further General Aviation Growth Seen

Washington —Continued growth of business flying is seen extending at least into the last half of this decade, but the rate of growth is more difficult to determine in light of economic, energy, safety and environmental considerations now facing the general aviation industry.

By David M. North12 min

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U.s. Military Aircraft

GENERAL DATA DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS PERFORMANCE Primary mission Attack Bombers Fighters Reconnaissance Observation Patrol ASW Antisubmarine Early-Warning Cargo/transport Training Utility ABBREVIATIONS; All —Detroit Diesel Allison Dlv.

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Business Flying

Civil Helicopter Growth Seen Through 1986

Dallas—Substantial growth of the civil helicopter industry, despite severe economic problems worldwide, is leading rotary wing aircraft manufacturers to maintain optimism they will meet their targets of doubling business volume over the next five years and doubling it again by the end of this decade.

By Erwin J. Bulban12 min

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U. S. Gas Turbine Engines

Manufacturer and address Avco Corp. Lycoming Dlv Siratfori Stratford, Conn. Garrett Corp. Garrett Turbine Engine Co. Phoenix, Aril. General Electric Co. Aircraft Engine Group Evendale, Ohio Lynn, Mass. GENERAL DATA ARRANGEMENT PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS & WEGHT

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International Gas Turbine Engines

GENERAL DATA ARRANGEMENT PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Country, manufacturer and address CANADA Hawker Slddeley Canada Ltd. Orenda Dlv. Toronto, Ontario Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada Longueuil, Quebec CZECHOSLOVAKIA Omnlpol Foreign Trade Corp.

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