Navy's F/A-18 Expected to be an Effective Performer but Problems Still Face the Program

Abstract

The F/A-18 naval strike fighter is a multi-mission, carrier-suitable aircraft. This twin-engine aircraft will be used by the Navy and the Marine Corps for fighter and light attack missions such as strike escort, fleet air defense, interdiction, and close air support. The Navy is concentrating on initial training, logistics, and support activities as the F/A-18 development program nears completion. All 9 pilot production aircraft have been delivered to the Navy as well as the first 4 of 25 limited production aircraft. Five aircraft were sent to the initial F/A-18 squadron which will begin training F/A-18 pilots and mechanics beginning in July 1982. The first class will be mostly Marine Corps personnel in preparation for the December 1982 initial operation capability, when the first Marine Corps F/A-18 squadron receives its full complement of aircraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 26, 1982
Accession Number
ADA111877

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Contractors
  • Control Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Training
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Procurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Training Aircraft
  • Training Devices

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military Science