Issues of Commonality. Volume I. Executive Summary.

Abstract

The Issues of Commonality Study examines the significant institutional issues related to the acceptance of a concept for the development of a new large cargo aircraft. The proposed aircraft, referred to as the ACMA (Advanced Civil/Military Aircraft), nee C-XX is conceived as an advanced technology transport with the potential for fulfilling both the U.S. need for military airlift and the worldwide need for commercial airfreight in the 1990s and beyond. There are many political and socio-economic considerations to be addressed when formulating a program involving government and industry participants with their particular and diverse interests. This study focuses on these interfaces and potential problem areas and examines four issues thought to be of more immediate concern to the successful initiation of a joint civilian/military venture. These issues are: Establishing the Commercial Need, U.S. and International; Development of a Financial Planning Concept; Energy Considerations that May Impact the Program; and Impact of Engine Development/Acquisition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA095417

Entities

People

  • C. R. Needles
  • D. L. Bouguet
  • J. R. Atcheson
  • W. A. French
  • W. T. Garrett

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Commonality
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Military Aircraft
  • National Security
  • Passenger Aircraft
  • Procurement
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Software Engineering.