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Group 15 has been tasked with selecting a process to mass manufacture the Bullwinkle fuselage by the tens or hundreds.  The shape and basic mold for the fuselages have already been developed and are provided by the sponsor. The sponsor requested test data from fuselages constructed with different materials and using different methods.  With these results, the group should be able to draw a conclusion on the best material and manufacturing process for this application.  Also, a recommendation is desired by the sponsor that should include pertinent information such as time, cost, tolerance, weight and required manufacturing expertise.  Group 15 should work on functionality by redistributing material to increase strength and minimize weight.  The feasibility of the reduction of length to 16 inches should also be tested.  The goal of this group is to make it possible for the Air Force to be able to contact the specified manufacturer and order Bullwinkle fuselages to assemble MAV’s and deliver them to the troops.