Air Force and Navy Trainer Aircraft Acquisition Programs.

Abstract

GAO examined the status of one Navy and two Air Force Programs to acquire 1,184 trainer aircraft costing an estimated $10.8 billion over the next decade. GAO found that: The Department of Defense needs to firm up its plans to acquire T-45 aircraft for training Navy pilots. In doing so, the Navy should be directed to consider extending use of its present aircraft. The Air Force's T-46A has experienced some cost growth. Its accelerated engine development and concurrent testing and production are areas of potential concern. The Air Force planned to begin development of the Tanker-Transport-Bomber Training System in fiscal year 1983, but the Congress did not authorize appropriations for the program in that year. The Air Force has applied for fiscal year 1984 approval.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 05, 1983
Accession Number
ADA130174

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Bomber Aircraft
  • Congress
  • Cost Estimates
  • Engine Components
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Gas Turbines
  • Jet Training Aircraft
  • Procurement
  • Students
  • Training
  • Training Aircraft
  • Training Management
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.