Case Study: FFG-7 Class Ship

Abstract

Estimating the cost of a major weapons system is an extremely complex process involving interrelationships between a number of organizations. This thesis is an examination of the events surrounding the cost estimating effort involved for the FFG class ship using a case study approach. The case discusses concepts involved in the FFG procurement which include the high-low mix, design to cost, life cycle costing, lead ship/follow-on ship procurement, fly before buy, independent cost estimating, and learning curve theory. A teaching note is provided to stimulate classroom discussion and analysis of the major areas covered in the case. Questions which may be used in classroom discussion or for assignment and the essentials of learning curve theory are also provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057291

Entities

People

  • Frederick B. Easton

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Attack Submarines
  • Boats
  • Governments
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Budgets
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Powered Ships
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Sea Control
  • Shipbuilding
  • Students
  • Submarines

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • STEM Education