May 27, 1991

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HEADLINE NEWS

Redesigned Boeing SRAM-2 Passes Critical Test, but Contract Issues Unresolved

WASHINGTON Boeing’s redesigned version of the AGM-131A short-range attack missile passed a critical test last week, but the fate of the $2.2-billion program is still in doubt. The latest test of the SRAM-2 capped off a series of studies and tests by Boeing and the U. S. Air Force to verify modifications to the missile’s rocket motor, guidance computer and software.

By JOHN D. MORROCCO6 min

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Pratt Begins Design Work On PW7000 Engine Series

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. Pratt & Whitney has initiated preliminary design work on the PW7000 series of engines, a new family of medium-thrust commercial and military powerplants based on a common core that incorporates advanced technologies developed in the PW5000 and YF119 advanced tactical fighter engine programs.

By STANLEY W. KANDEBO5 min

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Bush Administration Rallies Support For Space Station as Crucial Votes Near

WASHINGTON Senior Bush Administration officials joined with top NASA officials and members of Congress to fight a House panel’s decision to cancel the space station. International partners, meanwhile, bitterly protested the action.

By PATRICIA A. GILMARATIN5 min

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House Bill Approves Full Reimbursement For Independent R&D With Less Paperwork

WASHINGTON The Fiscal 1992 military authorization bill approved last week by the House mandates full reimbursement of aerospace companies for independent research and development projects, with much less Defense Dept, paperwork.

HEADLINE NEWS

Allison GMA900 Turbine Tested At 90,000 Ft., Mach 3.5 Conditions

INDIANAPOLIS Allison Gas Turbines has successfully tested a small, ultra-high-temperature turbine designated the GMA900 whose derivatives could power either supersonic unmanned aerial vehicles or missiles. During recent tests performed under the U. S. Air Force’s expendable turbine engine concept program, the powerplant ran under conditions simulating speeds up to Mach 3.5 and altitudes up to 90,000 ft.

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