Of many aspects of supersonic transport program, one of most critical will be performance of subcontractors; according to Boeing, approximately 55% of SST manufacturing effort in prototype stage will be subcontracted; in Boeing manufacturing plan, major fuselage, wing, and empennage sections will be fabricated by outside firms; with this in mind, corporation's Los Angeles Division intends to make major dedication of resources, capabilities, and energies to subcontractor role it will play in fabrication of two prototypes; this role will be one of full involvement in SST program. (32096)
Role of SST subcontractor
ASME -- Aviation and Space -- Progress and Prospects
ASME -- Annual Aviation and Space Conference ; 1968 ; United States , Beverly Hills, CA Supersonic
1968
3 pages
Conference paper
English
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