The Decision to Develop the UTTAS

Abstract

The UTTAS(Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System) Concept Formulation efforts produced a decision to initiate development the first time it was considered at the OSD(Office of the Secretary of Defense) level. The case study attempts to supplement the recorded history with the illumination of the many and varied aspects that impinged on and influenced the UTTAS program. With a potential for more than $2 billion worth of business for a depressed industry, the US aerospace industry, the interests in UTTAS were from a very broad base of industry and government. The multi-service utilization of this class of helicopter added the complexities of possible joint development. The Concept Formulation was done very openly with participation from OSD level to Combat Developments Agency. Although delays were experienced, actions were expedited at decision time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 13, 1972
Accession Number
AD0765438

Entities

People

  • Clarence A. Patnode Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Army Aviation
  • Case Studies
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • Life Cycles
  • Models
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space