An Analysis of Aircrew Ratios in Strategic Airlift - A SLAM Simulation.
Abstract
This investigation examined the C-17's mission capability in terms of each aircraft's utilization and that utilization's effect on the aircrew. Specifically, average monthly flying times and average work months, as well as aircraft utiliation, were found to be affected by changes in flying time limits, staging policies, target utilization rates, the number of crews, and the launch reliabilities. The analysis was accomplished using FORTRAN -based simulation language (SLAM) on data from a portion of the MAC airlift system. A single homestation and two homestations were model; however, only the single homestation model was analyzed. Results pointed toward 4.8 crews per C-17 without considering the cost tradeoffs. Staging one crew at an enroute base for every forty-five planned missions transits seemed to be optimal. The results also showed a significant benefit in the sustained phase when the 30/90 day limits were raised to 150/450 hours.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA168098
Entities
People
- Brian L. Sutter
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology