A Model for Evaluating VSTOL Versus CTOL Combat Aircraft Systems,

Abstract

The paper describes a cost-effectiveness study of the use of vertical or short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) aircraft for combat missions. A comparison is made with conventional (CTOL) aircraft as tactical fighters in a future NATO environment. A model yielding the probability of completing n successive missions is used as a measure of combat effectiveness. A cost model was constructed to reflect the resource impact of the same variables or alternatives that affect the measure of effectiveness. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0732681

Entities

People

  • Robert Shishko
  • Seymour Horowitz

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Effectiveness
  • Cooperation
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Cost Models
  • Costs
  • Environment
  • Probability
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Regression Analysis.