Longbow Apache Helicopter: Key Factors Used to Measure Progress in Development Need to be Changed

Abstract

The Army plans to spend about $5.4 billion to modify 227 AH-64 Apache helicopters into Longbow Apache helicopters. The modification program includes the addition of a new radar technology designed to increase the Apache's ability to destroy tanks and other enemy assets. Concerned about the Apache's reliability and logistical support problems and the Army's ability to develop technologically advanced weapon systems, the Chairman of the Legislation and National Security Subcommittee, House Committee on Government Operations, asked GAO to evaluate the Army's acquisition plan for the Longbow Apache to determine whether (1) the plan is designed to identify and correct potential problems before entering full-rate production and (2) the requirements used to evaluate the Longbow Apache will effectively measure its key performance capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA251797

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Army Aircraft
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fire Control Radar
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Millimeter Waves
  • National Security
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Military Science
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting