The V-22 Osprey: A Case Analysis

Abstract

This thesis is a case analysis of the V-22 Osprey program. It examines the history of tilt-rotor technology, as well as the history of the program management. Congressional, OSD and USMC/USN interplay is detailed chronologically from 1980 through to 1991 with particular reference to Congressional action during this period. Various studies and simulations are analyzed with the objective of establishing the V-22 as an aircraft which is capable of fulfilling wide-ranging mission criteria established by the Services much more effectively and efficiently than current or planned aircraft. The commercial and foreign military sales markets for the V-22 are also examined. This thesis concludes that the tilt-rotor concept has considerable worldwide potential for both military and civil applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA256445

Entities

People

  • Mark A. O'brien

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Business Administration
  • Composite Materials
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Military Applications
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.