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fuel capacity and more wing area than earlier F-5 versions which increase, its air-to-air fighter capability. This aircraft will provide, the free world forces in Southeast Asia an increased air-to-air, self-defense capability. The primary mission of the aircraft is air superiority and air defense. A limited ground-attack capability will be available. The manufacturer is Northrop Corporation, Hawthorne, California, and the principal subcontractor is General Electric Company, Lynn, Massachusetts.

C-5A—The C-5A is a heavy logistic 4 engine jet transport which has a high cruise speed of 470 knots and will carry a maximum pay load of 265,000 lbs. The basic mission range is 5,800 nautical miles. This heavy transport provides a fast reaction capability to airlift outsized cargo in support of combat or support units of all services under general or limited war conditions. The manufacturer is Lockheed Georgia Co Marietta, Georgia and the principal subcontractor is General Electric, Evendale, Ohic

C-130E/H—The C—130 is a medium size tactical transport powered by four T-56 dash 7B or dash 15- turboprop engines. It has a ferry range of 4500 NM, operating as a service ceiling of 35,000 feet while cruising at a speed of 280 knots. The C-130 provides immediate and responsive air movements and delivery of combat troops and supplies directly into objective areas through airlanding, extraction, airdrop, and other delivery techniques. The manufacturer is Lockheed Georgia Company, Marietta, Georgia.

T-41D—The T-41D is required to meet the needs of the free world forces in Southeast Asia for pilot training. It is an all-metal, highwing, single-engine aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear. The aircraft has dual controls with side-by-side seating for 2 pilots and provisions for 2 additional passenger seats. It is essentially a Cessna 172. The manufacturer is Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas, and the principal subcontractor is Continental Motor Company,Muskegon Michigan.

AABNCP—The Advanced Airborne Command Post would provide the National Command Authorities (NCA) with an Airborne Command Post system with significantly greater physical size, endurance, flexibility, and Nuclear War Command and Control Capability than the current EC-135 aircraft. This system will significantly improve our capability to control and direct, our strategic forces during a nuclear conflict between the ITS and other major powers. The manufacturer is Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington.

UH-1H—The UH-1H is a low-silhouette, high-performance helicopter which is the standard small troop transport used by the Army. The Air Force is requesting precurement of these aircraft to replace Army assets turned over to the Vietnamese Air Force as part of the Vietnamization program. The manufacturer is the Bell Helicopter Company, Fort Worth, Texas.

CH-47—The CH-47 is a high performance all weather, day/night, tandem rotor helicopter powered by two T-55 gas turbine engines. It has broad mission flexibility as evidenced by an unobstructed 30 foot long cargo compartment with straight-in rear loading and external cargo hook. The CH-47 provides air mobility to military forces in the Held by the transport of personnel, weapons, bulk liquids, and cargo

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