MEMORANDUM TO JOHN PARANGOSKY FROM KELLY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP65B00652R000100120019-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
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• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 18, 2003
• Sequence Number: 19
• Publication Date: October 9, 1962
• Content Type: MEMO

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9 October 1962
John Pa.ran osk
Col. Leo Geary
Regarding the work statement on the new project, I would propose
the following:
By 2 Januar 1963,
sum not to exceed
will do the following, for a
1. Evaluate optimum drone configuration to carry a pay-
load of 300 pounds a total range of 3000 nautical miles
when launched from an A-l2 vehicle.
2. Run wind tunnel tests and NASA tunnels
to obtain aerodynamic data on the drone and the drone
plus the A-12 launcher to evaluate the separation prob-
lem, duct recovery, drag, and stability factors.
3. Evaluate optimum structural material for minimum cost
and weight of the vehicle.
Construct a full scale mockup of the drone. This mock-
up will be so configured that it will be suitable for
mounting on the A. R. test pole. It will include one
configuration of chine blankets, vertical tail (or tails),
and one inlet spike for initial A. R. tests.
5. Obtain rough A. R. evaluation at Complete
tests cannot be obtained in the ti noted or
within the cost stated above. The range facilities and
E. G. ECG. services would be provided at no cost to
Contact power plant and equipment vendors to obtain
data on the performance, delivery aspect and cost of
required systems.
7. prepare a summary report on test results, the final
configuration, program costs, flight tests, and delivery
schedules for ZO vehicles. Include studies and costs for
conversion of two A-12 aircraft to drone launchers.
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