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... ." Prototype would demonstrate performance, economics, safety, and environmental qualities of SST design before large-scale production of SSTs. Government research application to SST environmental factors included: Langley Research Center LaRC R&D program ... research interest within educational institutions, theoretical and experimental studies of structure and turbulence levels of SSTs to reduce sideline noise and turbomachinery noise, Lewis Research Center LeRC , studies of noise reduction ...

... proposal before Senate had been to provide $134 million more for continued work on two SST prototypes for next three months. Sen. William Proxmire (D-W.) said Nixon Administration had requested ... -69; WSJ, 3/25/71)'' President Nixon issued statement following Senate disapproval of funds for SST, calling action "a reversal of America's tradition of staying in the vanguard of scientific ... develop the countless new benefits that flow from exploration of the unknown. Development of the SST has been a part of that proud, creative, and deeply humanistic tradition. Though the Congress ...

... 's Council on Environmental Quality was released to press by "qualified sources." Report recommended that SST development proceed pending study of possible minor harmful effects on environment. More research was needed ... that would be caused by water vapor and exhaust from SST; airport noise from SST would be higher than desired; and occupants of SST would receive radiation doses higher than occupants of subsonic ...

... in 1971, would pioneer three markets, monopolizing the first two until "pushed away" by US. SST, scheduled to enter passenger service in 1974-5, W. J. Jakimiuk, president of Sud-Aviation ... aircraft in the upcoming supersonic area." General Maxwell said FAA estimated that 1990 market for SSTs, if operations were limited by sonic boom considerations, would be 500 aircraft, improving balance of ...

... public interest and certain impressions that the government may be concealing factual data on the SST program." Report recommended "termination of the development contracts and the withdrawal of Government support from the SST prototype program." Reasons given were: SST operating costs would exceed those of then-available subsonic aircraft; "attendant surcharge ...

... annually, number of persons "gravely annoyed" probably would be larger than that of SST passengers. Widespread use of, SSTs would introduce large quantities of water vapor into atmosphere, which might affect weather ... was being made; making immediate large-scale experiments with existing supersonic air­craft simulating intercity SST operations; and establishing Presidential committee to hold public hearings in all regions of U.S ...

... force out all the facts." ''(NYT, 5/11/67, 44)'' Editorial comment on authorization for SST prototype construction see April 29 : Washington Post: "President Johnson made the right decision in requesting ... . . . . "Congress has a responsibility to establish guidelines to keep the Administration's investment in the SST from getting out of hand. It should see to it that the Government does not ...

... net worth of the major aircraft manufacturers combined,” Maxwell said: “Our philosophy for financing the SST program beyond the prototype construction and flight test phase is to encourage industry and the ... programmed time.” ‘‘(P&W Release’’ FAA had submitted to aircraft manufacturers a new supersonic transport (SST) financing plan, reported William Chapman in the Washington Post. Manufacturers, who claimed they could not ...

... at mach 2.7, or 1,900 mph, the planned cruising speed of the US. SST. ''( Boeing Release)'' Postulating that “many members of the House Space Committee are determined to become ... other needs. “The economic aspects are more easily definable. Concerning the potential market for the SST, varying estimates have been made based on the expected growth of air transportation over the ... with current encouraging signs, we expect that the export market for a U.S. made SST will be about half of the total production rate. Over a 20year period, this could ...

... would not result in loss of human life." ''(Av Wk, 11/17/69, 26-7)'' SST economics were discussed by FAA Administrator John H. Shaffer before Long Island Assn. of Commerce and Industry in Manhasset, N.Y. Study of simulated SST operation in 1980s, with comparison of SST and subsonic jets based on total operating cost rather than direct operating cost and using 1969 values, had shown "SST beats the 707 substantially and comes much nearer to equaling the impressively low 747 costs ...

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