50 Years Ago - Aviation Week Covers Throughout March 1975

Aviation Week Network Staff March 26, 2025
First Martin Marietta Viking - Aviation Week & Space Technology

March 3, 1975

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First Martin Marietta Viking flight lander undergoes checkout in its aeroshell prior to shipment to Cape Canaveral.

Hughes Maverick imaging infrared missile - Aviation Week & Space Technology

March 10, 1975

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Hughes Maverick imaging infrared missile undergoes test on a USAF/McDonnell Douglas F-4 over New Mexico. Maverick is under the right wing next to the fuel tank.

Navy/Rockwell International XFV-12A thrust-augmented-wing prototype - Aviation Week & Space Technology

March 17, 1975

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Forward fuselage section and complete inlet system for the Navy/Rockwell International XFV-12A thrust-augmented-wing prototype is tested in a cell with a flight-rated Pratt & Whitney YF401 engine.

USAF/Boeing E-3A - Aviation Week & Space Technology

March 24, 1975

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USAF/Boeing E-3A airborne warning and control system (AWACS) prototype aircraft is tested off the Oregon coast.

McDonnell Douglas prototype YC-15 - Aviation Week & Space Technology

March 31, 1975

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First McDonnell Douglas prototype YC-15 advanced medium STOL transport takes shape in the Douglas production facility in Long Beach CA.

The Aviation Week Network's Archive chronicles significant moments in aerospace journalism, highlighting crucial technological advancements in air transportation, aeronautical engineering, and space technology. The magazine's commitment to comprehensive reporting is evident in its wide-ranging coverage, which includes topics from airline operations to military aircraft development.

The March 1975 issues provides a captivating historical snapshot, offering insights into the technological and transportation challenges of that era.

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