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On pg. 86 of Pentagon Paradox there is a quote," 1983 IOC fighter that would fly Mach 4.5 with a dash speed of Mach 6." If the Reformers hate it, I like it. Anyone know more about this?

Does anyone know what this system is? Does not appear to be N-LOS or systems previously explored for LCS that I am aware of. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dzSO0u3FQ

http://www.navyhistory.org/2014/01/remembering-admiral-kinnaird-mckee/ Note that the above excerpt implies that the X-1 was, at least briefly, a commissioned vessel. Attached photos via wikimapia.org.

Artist's impression of Ohio Replacement Submarine (formerly the SSBN-X Future Follow-on Submarine) released on Sept. 6, 2012. Ohio Replacement submarine details November 1, 2012. Source: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/HomePagePictures/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=131...

The General Electric AC110-2 Nuclear Turbojet was selected by Convair in 1956 to power their Models 23A and 23B nuclear seaplane bombers / mine layers. Layout of the AC110-2 is very similar to the GE XMA-1A, with a single reactor for each pair of turbojets (one pair in the 23A, two pairs in the...

The US Navy - BuAer Specification SD 112.14 ,soliciting bids for a twin engined VF -Naval Fighter- in 1938. This spec. produced the Grumman Model G-34 (XF5F-1) Brewster ,Seversky and Lockheed were also contending. Bids were asked from 13 companies. Is there any of the Naval Aviation specialist...

McDonnell Douglas Advanced Interdiction Weapon System (AIWS) contest entry

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24485864# http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?231212-Scott-Carpenter-RIP http://science.slashdot.org/story/13/10/10/2032208/mercury-astronaut-scott-carpenter-dies-at-88...

Hiller YH-32 Hornet

An RFI was issued by Naval Air Systems Command on April 18, 2013 for the Maritime Helicopter (MH-XX). Source: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=66c5708022c9b3002035f1d505827ac0&tab=core&_cview=0

A January 1974 (draft final) report for the Office of Naval Research, prepared by the Boeing Vertol Company: http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/777988.pdf

A 2005 NSWC/Dahlgren Division paper on issues affecting the arming of UXVs: http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a436214.pdf

Towed Modules could provide: > Hundreds of Cruise or ballistic missiles > A sensor hub for acoustic and electronic sensors > A habitat for SEAL or other special forces > A refueling station for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (from...

In the late 1970s, it was planned to modernize the Alany class CGs for service through the 1980s. The Albany class were full guided missile conversions of WWII era Baltimore and Oregon City class heavy cruisers. Eventually the funds allocated were diverted and the ships were decommissioned...

Hi All - Never heard of this - looks cool! http://www.ebay.com/itm/NAA-NORTH-AMERIACN-AVIATION-IN-HOUSE-T-28-JET-FACTORY-DESK-MODEL-TOPPING-PRECISE-/400493123813?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3f4018e5 Enjoy the Day! Mark

"Longhorn" has been proposed to include a turbofan engine in a lengthened AGM-65F airframe. This version would be 3.35 m long and could have a range of about 75 km. Mid-course guidance would be inertial with GPS, while IIR or active MMW radar terminal seekers could be used.

Hi, here is from the airvectors site,an unknown projects to the Grumman OV-1; Does any one know them ?. http://www.airvectors.net/avmohawk.html

Let's start off with this: RADIOISOTOPE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS OF THE US NAVY Volume 10 [Naval Nuclear Power Unit Port Huenume, California, July 1978]

"Kelly" Johnson's concept of a carrier based A-12 for the US Navy. Remember Kellys unwritten and non-official rule according to the book "Skunk Works" written by Ben Rich: "Starve before doing business with the damned Navy. They don't know what the hell they want and will drive you up a wall...