Acquisition Strategy Implications of a Long Range Combat Aircraft (LRCA).
Abstract
This report contains a discussion of the acquisition implications of the Long Range Combat Aircraft (LRCA) to include: affordability, availability, logistics, and SALT II aspects. Assessment of the LRCA concept involved consideration of two alternative program schedules, Milestone II - 1981, and Milestone II - 1985, and thus, consideration of a near term and mid-term technology level. Since the LRCA is in a pre-Milestone 0 status, no firm conclusions regarding an ultimate program can be reached; results of this assessment would support some preliminary implications. For the LRCA to be affordable requires that substantive reprogramming of the budget be undertaken. More importantly, the priority of the program must be sustained throughout the acquisition cycle. The availability of resources to support the LRCA requires planning and management and does not present insurmountable difficulties. The initial operational capability (IOC) may, depending on the exigency of the need, not be when one may wish it. Full capability is most likely not possible prior to the mid-1990s. The final design of the LRCA and its weapons complement are dependent upon consideration of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT II) as ratified.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA091109
Entities
People
- Jerome P. Sutton