Army Helicopter Improvement Program's Future May Depend on Success in Controlling Cost.
Abstract
Our review was made to evaluate the status of AHIP to assist the Congress in its review of the fiscal year 1984 budget. Our objectives included a review of the current cost and potential cost growth of the program, program risks and development concerns, and the helicopter's survivability. In conducting our review, we examined numerous documents, including analytical studies; intelligence reports; program cost, schedule, and performance data; and other contractor and Defense documents. Also, we interviewed officials having the responsibility for these programs within the Defense; the Department of the Army; and various subordinate organizations of the Army's Materiel Development and Readiness Command, including the Scout Helicopter Project Manager's Office, the Army's Training and Doctrine Command officials, and the prime contractor program officials. Our review did not include an overall assessment of the capabilities of AHIP to perform its mission in conjunction with the Army's AH-64 attack helicopter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 26, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA124033
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office