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The next six months could make or break the Nomad, Mr H. H. Dolphin, Government Aircraft Factories’ General Manager, told me recently. If the Nomad can get a good run of sales, particularly in the North American area, the whole project could eventually see 300 or more Nomads sold. This is a vital matter for
Grumman American It is rare, even in this technological era, to see light aircraft sell themselves through sheer all-round performance and efficiency. Grumman American now appear to have found such machines in their light singles range – the family of Big Cats appearing in increasing numbers throughout the nation. The nastiest thing which could be
… due to its obvious shortcomings in comparison to the Harrier. Still it would only take a few short years to produce the “Super Forger” which will no doubt emerge during the early eighties. At that time the west will be thankful it progressed with Sea Harrier/AVBB development. Just What the Doctor Ordered Up until
Macchi, Hawk or CASA? The 1977-78 period will see quite a few Defence Depart ment si natures put to aircraft procurement contracts, one of these will be for a new jet trainer to equip the RAAF and RAN. Fortunately for the evaluation team, the choice of a Macchi 326H replacement will be much more simple