September 14, 1992

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EFA QUESTIONS PREVAIL AT FARNBOROUGH

FARNBOROUGH The Russians led in the static and flying displays at the 1992 Farnborough air show with the largest contingent of aircraft ever at a western show, but questions about the uncertain future of the European Fighter Aircraft—which was not here—dominated conversation.

By CAROLE A. SHIFRIN

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RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT MARKETING THREATENS POWER BALANCE

FARNBOROUGH The unregulated marketing of advanced Russian fighters, bombers and missiles to North Korea, China and volatile Middle East states is beginning to change the balance of power in strategic areas of the world, according to French, British and U. S. military/intelligence officials at the Farnborough air show.

By CRAIG COVAULT

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SUPERSONIC VSTOL TEAM TO FORM

FARNBOROUGH The Russian Yakovlev design bureau has found an international partner to continue preliminary development of a supersonic vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft. Alexander N. Dondukov, the Yakovlev chairman and general designer, said the company plans within the next two months to sign an agreement for the future collaboration on the VSTOL program.

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SUKHOI SU-35 ADVANCED FIGHTER INTENDED FOR RUSSIAN AIR FORCE

FARNBOROUGH The Sukhoi Su-35 advanced version of the Su-27 Flanker illustrates that Russia, despite its severe economic crisis, is still moving advanced military designs toward production. A decision is pending on whether to send the fighter into full-scale production.

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NASA-AMES PROPOSAL COULD CHALLENGE NASP

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. NEW YORK NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin appears ready to abandon the X-30 National Aero-Space Plane program with its goal of constructing and flying a single-stage-to-orbit air-breathing vehicle for an academically-oriented, hypersonic research effort.

By WILLIAM B. SCOTT,STANLEY W. KANDEBO

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September 14, 1992

EFA QUESTIONS PREVAIL AT FARNBOROUGH

By CAROLE A. SHIFRIN

RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT MARKETING THREATENS POWER BALANCE

By CRAIG COVAULT

SUPERSONIC VSTOL TEAM TO FORM

EFA QUESTIONS PREVAIL AT FARNBOROUGH

By CAROLE A. SHIFRIN

RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT MARKETING THREATENS POWER BALANCE

By CRAIG COVAULT

SUPERSONIC VSTOL TEAM TO FORM

SUKHOI SU-35 ADVANCED FIGHTER INTENDED FOR RUSSIAN AIR FORCE

INCREASED RANGE, CAPACITY SPUR TRANSPORT ORDERS

HISPANO-SUIZA, ALENIA JOINT VENTURE

JAPAN SEEKING MAJOR T-4 UPGRADE

NEW MATRA, RUSSIA PACT

CERTIFICATION DELAYED FOR RUSSIAN TRANSPORTS

NASA-AMES PROPOSAL COULD CHALLENGE NASP

By WILLIAM B. SCOTT,STANLEY W. KANDEBO

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EFA QUESTIONS PREVAIL AT FARNBOROUGH

By CAROLE A. SHIFRIN

RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT MARKETING THREATENS POWER BALANCE

By CRAIG COVAULT

SUPERSONIC VSTOL TEAM TO FORM

Aviation Week | September 14 1992 Table of Contents

EFA QUESTIONS PREVAIL AT FARNBOROUGH

By CAROLE A. SHIFRIN

RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT MARKETING THREATENS POWER BALANCE

By CRAIG COVAULT

SUPERSONIC VSTOL TEAM TO FORM

SUKHOI SU-35 ADVANCED FIGHTER INTENDED FOR RUSSIAN AIR FORCE

INCREASED RANGE, CAPACITY SPUR TRANSPORT ORDERS

HISPANO-SUIZA, ALENIA JOINT VENTURE

JAPAN SEEKING MAJOR T-4 UPGRADE

NEW MATRA, RUSSIA PACT

CERTIFICATION DELAYED FOR RUSSIAN TRANSPORTS

NASA-AMES PROPOSAL COULD CHALLENGE NASP

By WILLIAM B. SCOTT,STANLEY W. KANDEBO

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