January 1983

Vol. 66, No. 1

 
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Special Section: Aeronautics & Airpower


Jane's Aerospace Survey 1983
Last year's lessons were predictable
By John W. R. Taylor

The Future Forms Up at ASD
New ways to fly and fight.
By John T. Correll

New Thrusts in Engine Design
Powerplants for tomorrow's aircraft
By Col. James Nelson, USAF

Finally . . . The 8-18
Ahead of schedule and under cost.
By Capt. Michael B. Perini, USAF

Features


Defense Is Affordable-If ...
Some hard decisions are taken.
By F. Clifton Berry, Jr.

Peacekeeper and the Protesters
Missing factors in the missile debate.
By Edgar Ulsamer

Our Thousand Aces in the Hole
Minuteman begins its third decade.
By Pearlie M. Draughn

More Harm Than Good
The Bishops and a nuclear freeze.
By Gen. T. R. Milton, USAF (Ret.)

The Pioneers
The early days of blacks in US aviation.
By William P. Schlitz

Scientific Illiteracy in the High-Tech Age
American youth stands short in science and math.
By Verne Orr

The Finite Limits of Affordability
Requirements and budget realities.
By Edgar Ulsamer

Departments


Airmail

In Focus ...

Capitol Hill

Aerospace World

Index to Advertisers

Viewpoint

Airman's Bookshelf

The Bulletin Board

Senior Staff Changes

This Is AFA

Intercom

Unit Reunions

There I Was ...