Research and development efforts in the U. S. air force

The vital role the U. S. Air Force takes in the total research and development program of our nation, now faced with growing Soviet competition, is discussed. Long-range planning is necessary, as basic research begun today will generally provide knowledge in 1960, useable in design of weapon systems in 1965. As speeds approach Mach 2.0 at higher altitudes, more reliance is placed on electronics design.