Army Aviation RDT and E Plan. Sixth Edition.
Abstract
This Plan presents a time-phased analysis and presentation of the scientific and technological R/D efforts required to support the development of advanced airmobile systems responsive to the future needs of the Army. Plans and objectives are set forth for Army aviation research and development activities for FY78-97, with emphasis on the period from the present to 1982. Current R/D efforts in Army air mobility are directed primarily toward the development of a family of aircraft capable of vertical and short takeoffs and landings. These aircraft will fulfill identified requirements in the land combat functions of mobility, intelligence, firepower, combat service support, and command, control, and communications. The Airmobile Systems section of the Plan is aligned to present the operational systems, developing systems, and R/D planning concepts as an element of the land combat functions of mobility, intelligence, firepower, combat service support, and command, control and communication rather than as individual systems. The Technology sections present the research effort needed, assuming no constraints on resources, to develop the technology base necessary to support the airmobile system concepts. The Technology sections also provide a discussion of program planning and include the philosophy for the development of technical thrusts for the individual technologies. The Plan covers RDT/E activities (6.1 through 6.7 program categories) and also MM/T activities, which are normally part of Procurement of Equipment and Missiles-Army (PEMA).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA049214