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doubts concerning its performance were felt at this time due to
the possibilities of the mixing of heavy and light materials.
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ideas proved impractical would be
At the same time development of delivery systems
and logistic support and production of weapon end items
would be accomplished as a closely coordinated program between
AFSWP, SWC, and AEC so that the "emergency capability" would
exist on the military,
tion.
as well as on the AEC,
side of the ques-
To preceed on this basis CASTLE would have to be held in
early calendar year 1954,
9. It should be noted here that, after all theoretical
calculations have been completed and a -prototype weapon fabricated,
the completed package must be tested for deliverability
in a series of about 40 drop tests.
If the necessity for changes
in case shape for ballistic reasons is evident following these
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