An Analysis of U.S. Army Helicopter Programs.

Abstract

The Army's helicopters play an important role in the conduct of ground combat operations on the modern battlefield. Although the Army has invested heavily in its helicopter fleet during the past 15 years, it still retains many Vietnam-era helicopters in its inventory. The Army's plans for modernizing its helicopters focus on its attack and scout aircraft, with no major programs for replacing or overhauling its aging utility helicopters. Furthermore, because the Army's new reconnaissance and attack helicopter, the Comanche, will not begin to enter the fleet for at least 10 years, the Army will have to retain many older combat helicopters for at least another 20 years.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA304095

Entities

Organizations

  • Congressional Budget Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Army Personnel
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Economic Analysis
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Science