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Bomarc (Boeing) is a supersonic, long-range antiaircraft missile launched from the ground. Boosted into the air by an Aerojet rocket motor, it flies during most of its course on two ram-jets (Marquardt Aircraft Co.). It carries a warhead whose fireball is capable of knocking out more than one bomber of an invading fleet. When in operation, the Bomarc will be stationed in sheds on likely tracks of enemy bombers. Designed to be fired at a moment's notice, it can cover several hundred miles while a manned interceptor is getting clear of the ground...
...Navy's Chance Vought XFSU-1 tighter, Marquardt Aircraft Co. has developed a new gadget to take care of this sticky situation. It is a "ram-air power unit," weighing less than 50 lbs., that can be popped into the air stream if the engine stops. Air blowing through it spins a turbine at 6,000 r.p.m., and the power developed (25 h.p.) provides electrical current for the airplane's radio. It also keeps pressure in the hydraulic system that works the controls and landing gear. With the little turbine spinning outside the fuselage the pilot can call...
...thousands of your readers saying: "Who is this guy Dryden? Has he ever been investigated?" Another few thousands "Thank heaven, I never wasted any time on Dry den!" And a few dozens: "Oh dear, perhaps I'd better give Milton instead next semester !" WILLIAM F. MARQUARDT Wichita, Kans...
WILLIAM F. MARQUARDT Madison...
CHARLES C. MARQUARDT Tiffin, Ohio...