__
—g-E-6-R-E
fusing and firing systems are all sequentially proven in
this stage, in part through laboratory tests and in part in
Plying models. Due to the ability of the laboratories to
create and test under environmental conditions more extreme.
than those of controlled flight, the number of flight tests
ean be held to a minimum,
“firing gave nomeasurable nuclear reaction, — “Thiswas, of
course, a test to determine the safety of the design to with-
stand fire or concussion without producing nuclear yield.
Laboratory tests of the assembled components are underway
and a flight test program of the complete system using
simulated HE and nuclear components is scheduled for the
near future,
“
mess
ASyou can appreciate, it is essentia
hat we know as accurately és possible the yield of the
stockpile model. The ettack'ng aircraft must be able to
approach the target as closc.ty 4s possible if accuracy is to
be insured. At the same time, if the yield is greater than
expected,
it could destroy cur. Attacker. as Yell.as.the
Wt,
2
target aircraft.
I hope that the above infcrmation may be sufficient for
your needs.
Should it not, please call us for any additional
information you may require.
Sincerely yours,
/s/
SYOLASSIFIED
“5. R@988, doo. 3.8
the?G72 GOG «1
patbatsIRLLE.
K, E. Fields
General Manager