CONTRACT NOAS 58-812

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP89B00709R000400800020-5
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• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 11, 2011
• Sequence Number: 20
• Publication Date: August 19, 1958
• Content Type: LETTER

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C 0 N V A I R
SAN DIEGO 12, CALIFORNIA
TELEPHONE: C Y P R E S S 6 . 6 6 1 1
19 August 1958
11-0-3198
CCS/mcs
To: Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics
Navy Department
Washington 25, D. C.
Subject: Contract NOas 58-812
Enclosure: (1) Statement of Work -
Continued Studies
1. Subject contract provides for submittal of a final report on 15 September 1958.
Convair has requested authority to continue subject study through 31 October 1958
to accomplish the objectives set forth in the opening paragraph of the statement of
work submitted herewith as Enclosure (1).
2. The work to be accomplished during this period is set forth in detail in Enclo-
sure (1) together with a proposed program schedule.
3. Convair would propose to conduct this additional work under this contract for a
total estimated cost of $32,710 plus a fixed fee computed at the rate of seven per-
cent of $2,290, making a total estimated cost plus fixed fee of $35,000. The details
of this estimated cost are submitted on page 3 of Enclosure (1) under heading of
"Cost Summary".
4. Convair represents that it has not employed or retained any company or person
(other than a full-time bona-fide employee working solely for the Contractor) to
solicit or secure this contract and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any com-
pany or person (other than a full-time bona-fide employee working solely for the
Contractor) any fee, commission, percentage or brokerage fee contingent upon or
resulting from the award of this contract; and agrees to furnish information relating
thereto as requested by the Contracting Officer.
5. Convair will be pleased to submit any additional information that may be required
either in writing or by oral presentation.
C 0 N V A I R
A Division of General Dynamics Corporation
GENERAL OFFICES: SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA ,
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STMOM OF WMX
PROJEOrs HMEL OMMINUED 9'!'UDI0
Objective - To continue the overall ~ system studies, vi
Enclosure (1) to
Letter 11-0-3198
on the effects on Vehicle performance of the va.*icus parameters such a&',-
Configuration favoring la? radar and IR deg ectability;
Engine size, number, location, and engine inlet type and locabioa;
Maneuverability effects on engine size and cperating temperat. ;
Type of engine fuel; and payload weight volumes variation.
If other itsspoxt aunt variables. are uncovered during the study, they will., in turn,
be evaluated.
To continue stiulies to determine the optimum booster uyste ms for the most
promising vehicle. These booster systems Viii be investigated, considering efficient
test program implementation,, as veil as, ultimate system o!eration.
The necessary facility requirements for developing the system (engines, vehicle,
boosters, etc.) will be investigated. The practicability of substituting full size
flight test in lieu of full size ground test (requiring leave facilities) will be
considered.
I. Radar Visibility
Using Convair generated and Contracting 4g ?ncy provided crd teria, evaluate the
radar reflectivity (cross section) of various vehicle configurations. Consider such
variables as loser surface refractivity, engineb equipment, and pilots capsule lo-
cation.
II. Infra-red Visibility
Using Convair generated and Contracting Agex:cy provided, criteria determine the
relative IR visibility of various configurations eonaideringg engine exhaust, aero.
dynamic beating, and engine hot parts.
III. Construction
Consider the relative merits of various construction methods including pressure
stabilized non-metaUic foldable, pressure stabilized, non-foldable, and conventional
aircraft types.
17. Arrangement
Study and evaluate various vehicle arrangements with particular regard to rear
and infra-red visibility. ) al ti-engine arc ants, pilots eapsul.e, payload, and
fuel storage locations will be included.
V. Performance
Determine the performance effects of the various design features developed in I
to IV above. MrodyLamic perfcn nce evaluation will inch rangle, altity de, speed,
etco as veil as ma uverability. The effect of load variation viii alto be de-
termined.
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STAT811! W OF WORK - PROJE HAZEL CMMW STUDIES
PAW TWO -
Propulsion performance evaluation viii include the effect of various inlet
configurations. The data received from the engine contractors will be compared
and applied to the vehicle designs. Engine contractor capability to produce
the required engines, from both an engine and the necessary development facilities
standpoint, will be investigated.
VI. Boost Systems
Various boost arr ;ements will continue to be evaluated and particular
emphasis will be placed on early capability systems adaptable to flight test
programs.
VII. F?cilitiec3 Study
Studies will be conducted to determine the necessary facility requirements to
develop these systems. Particular emphasis will be placed.. on methods of develop-
ing the systems, not requiring complex and costly facilities. Flight testing will
be considered in place of ground testing.
VIII. Development Program Planning
Studies viii be conducted to determine a preliminary Development Test Program
to prove the practicability of the system within as ecoaosdcal, and as short a
time scale as possible. These studies viii take full account of the unique lour "q"
operational advantage of these systems.
The original Hazel contract provides for ca final report to be submitted
15 September 1958. Per Convair request, the Contracting Agency agreed to defer
this to 31 October 1958. The additional study work to be scocuplished under this
statement of work will be executed to the following schedule.
Schedules
Effective Start Date of this Continued Study 15 August 1958
Presentation 22 September 1958
Study complete 17 October 1958
Final Report 31 October 1958
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S TATMIM-T OF WO1 - PR0JEOT 00MUMED STU.)
PAGE TAE
Engineering Direct bog
3963 hours 0 4031/kr0
Overhead
3963 ho u'o 0 03025/: 0
IBM 704 Cc put3?
4 hours ? 63.50/hr,
Travel
3 man-trips 3 x 350
For Diem
5 days/trip $2O/day
how. Estimated Cest
Sayan Percent Fixed Fee
Total Eatt .ted Oast Flue Fixed Fee
X179030
15,40a
18050
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