Analyses of a Coproduction Acquisition Strategy for the Light Helicopter Program (LH)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the potential cost savings of using a coproduction versus a competition acquisition strategy for the U.S. Army's Light Helicopter (LH) program (formerly LHX). The Army's Baseline Cost Estimate (BCE) is examined and reproduced before adjustments are made based on changes in the methodology used by the Army. The analysis of costs covers all production costs and considers the time value of money, the production schedule, and sustainment costs. Based on their analysis, the authors conclude that coproduction would be the least-cost acquisition strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA226109

Entities

People

  • Barbara J. Junghans
  • Joseph W. Stahl
  • Neang I. Om
  • Paul R. Palmer Jr.
  • William J. Shafer

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Engines
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Army Procurement
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Aircraft
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Project Management
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military Science