Study of the Turbine Engine Industry.

Abstract

This report provides a summary and analysis of original data from seven major US aircraft engine manufacturers over a time period 1960-75. Analysis of large and small engine production, surge capacity, costs, productivity, and industry structure was made and compared with historical trends and the use of econometric models. Emphasis was placed on the lead times, shortages, and roles of subcontractors, component availability, and materials. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1978
Accession Number
ADA055895

Entities

People

  • David W. Grissmer
  • Kwan H. Kim

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Aircraft Engines
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Costs
  • Defense Planning
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engines
  • Lead Time
  • Materials
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Procurement
  • Production
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Software Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.