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The Competitive Status of the U.S. Civil Aviation Manufacturing Industry A Study of the Influences of Technology in Determining International Industrial Competitive Advantage (1985) / Chapter Skim
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... The recent study by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) , noted in Chapter 1, in which both the National Security Council and DOD participated, reaffirmed the vital role of civil aviation -- both aircraft manufacturers and air transport-to the strategic posture of the United States.
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... Technology developed for commercial requirements also benefits military applications. Commercial engines gain service experience 10 to 15 times faster than military engines, even military transport engines.
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... , and KC- 10 (DC- 10) are examples of civil aircraft that have evolved into dual-use aircraft with major cost avoidance to the nation.
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  • composite structures
  • landing gear
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