March 16, 1981

March 16, 1981

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Tactical Modernization

Usaf Pushes Production, Performance

By Clarence A. Robinson11 min

Space Technology

Shuttle Eva Suits Incorporate Advances

By Craig Covault11 min

Management

Rapid Deployment Scrutinized

By David R. Griffiths8 min

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Tactical Modernization

Usaf Pushes Production, Performance

Washington—USAF’s tactical air forces are making a strong case in the Pentagon for continued production of fighter-attack aircraft at accelerated rates through the 1980s and for modification programs to improve performance. In a major policy reversal, the Air Force has decided to move away from a daylight, limited adverse-weather capability in its stable of new fighters to a night, full adverse-weather weapons delivery capability.

By Clarence A. Robinson11 min

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Space Technology

Shuttle Eva Suits Incorporate Advances

Houston—Delivery of the first shuttle era space suits to Kennedy Space Center for integration into the Columbia culminates a difficult five-year development that will enhance U. S. extravehicular capability but at a cost double what Johnson Space Center here originally intended to pay.

By Craig Covault11 min

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Management

Rapid Deployment Scrutinized

New Administration, Congress review command, control; eye alternatives to airlift access to the Persian Gulf area

By David R. Griffiths8 min

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Tactical Modernization

Soviets Press Production, New Fighter Development

Washington—Soviet Union is building more than 600 MiG-23 Flogger aircraft each year and U. S. intelligence officials expect the production of the Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer to more than double for frontal aviation units. While the USSR is making improvements to upgrade its MiG-23s and Su-24s, it also is producing the MiG-25 Super Foxbat, a two-seat version equipped with look-down/shoot-down radar.
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Management

Startup on Three Engines Forces Production Spurt

By David M. North7 min

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Management

Lycoming Shifts Work to Meet Orders

By Herbert J. Coleman6 min

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Avionics

Laser Radar Missile Guidance Studied

By Philip J. Klass5 min

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Management

Soviets Planning Advances in Maritime Capabilities

Washington—Final transition of the Soviet navy into a global maritime power is expected to begin in the next few years with the development of a large-deck, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with catapults and arresting gear, Navy officials told Congress last week.
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Management

Need Cited for High-energy Lasers

By Clarence A. Robinson5 min

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Management

Reagan Budget Would Cut Faa 10%, Increase Ticket Tax

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