Mobilization and Defense Management Technical Reports Series. The Attack Helicopter for the Marine Corps in 1985: AH-64 APACHE or AH-1T SEA COBRA
Abstract
In FY85 and 86, the Marine Corps intends to procure additional attack helicopters. The purpose of this Research Project is to evaluate the available options, the AH-64 APACHE and the AH-1T SEA COBRA, from three directions: first, from the mission analysis aspect: secondly, the ability of the available options to counter the threat: and third, from a cost analysis basis. The latter aspect is envisioned as the most significant due to the large increase in procurement costs during the last decade for both fixed wing and helicopter aircraft. Both attack helicopters possess the basic capability to complete the assigned mission. The APACHE is not shipboard compatible. The APACHE lacks the air-to-air capability of the COBRA. The COBRA is not as survivable as the APACHE. The COBRA lacks adequate fire control for its weapon systems. The APACHE is approximately twice the cost of the COBRA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA138179
Entities
People
- C. T. Crews
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy