An Examination of the XM-1 Tank System Acquisition Program in a Peacetime Environment

Abstract

The XM-1 Tank System program was initiated in 1972 as a follow-on main battle tank system to replace the M60 series tanks. This report is an examination of the current development plans; the historical experience of the MBT-70 program upon which the XM-1 draws; and the changing environment in which the development will be accomplished. The XM-1 Tank System is considered a moderate risk program because many of the major components are 'state of the art'. However, the program has many technical and management issues and problem areas. Considering all of the issues, the KEY issue is the criteria to be used to evaluate and select the winning prototype tank at the completion of the Competitive Prototype Validation Phase.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA039673

Entities

People

  • Glen W. Williams

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Business Administration
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Systems Management
  • Task Forces
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Turbines

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