1500-mph CF-104 Starfighter, described as "manned missile", made by Canadair Ltd, has short, missile-like wings, which span only 21 ft 11 in. as against overall fuselage length of 54 ft 9 in.; wing structure is biggest challenge for manufacturer; all fasteners have to be flush with surface to within +.002/-.005 in.; wing structure is sandwiched by 2 heavy skins; machining, stretch forming and assembly operations described.


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    Title :

    Hot jet demands tough production limits


    Additional title:

    Can Machy Metalworking


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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