Staff Study On The F-14/Phoenix Aircraft Program

Abstract

The F-14/PHOENIX weapon system is being developed as a supersonic, tandem two seat, twin engine, variable wing-sweep, carrier-based fighter aircraft capable of performing several missions including combat air patrol (air superiority) and fleet air defense. It is in concurrent development and production. COMING EVENTS: Resolution of problems associated with contracting for Lot VI, and the future of the program beyond Lot V for a total of 134 aircraft. BIS trials by the Navy were begun in February 1973. The results of these trials will determine whether the aircraft with its support equipment is suitable for service use. June 1973 - the scheduled date for the first flight of the F-14B prototype and the date for military qualification tests for the F-14B (F401) engine. COST: The Navy's current estimate of program cost of the F-14/PHOENIX at June 30, 1972 was $6.4 billion. The estimated cost progression since inception for the program excluding the PHOENIX missile.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD1121988

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Estimates
  • Counter Countermeasures
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Measurement
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Radar
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Weapon Control
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow