The Dynamics of Structural Changes in the Defense Industries

Abstract

This paper analyzes the effects that technological change might have upon the price of weapon systems. It also examines and evaluates the existing cost estimating methodologies to determine whether they are appropriate in the presence of dynamic structural changes. A methodology for relating production processes to costs and cost estimating methodologies is developed and then applied to fighter aircraft. Finally, recommendations for developing cost estimating techniques that accommodate technological change are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA103103

Entities

People

  • Herman Stekler
  • Leland Strom
  • Robert E. Kuenne

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Assembly
  • Circuit Boards
  • Composite Materials
  • Cost Analysis
  • Economic Analysis
  • Fabrication
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Control Radar
  • Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Materials
  • Military Aircraft
  • Petroleum

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis