Case Study of the Development of the Apache Attack Helicopter (AH-64)

Abstract

This research examines advances in aviation technologies that allowed the Apache to become the world's premier attack helicopter. This thesis presents answers to a structured set of questions that address issues concerning outside influences, technology maturity and program management. It evaluates the role of development and test strategies, and whether these have helped to create a functional system. The research methodology is a Case Study. This thesis provides the reader with a thorough understanding of how the history of Army aviation has evolved leading to the requirement for an attack helicopter on the modern battlefield. The emphasis of this document is to follow a major weapon system through its lifecycle leading to successful deployment. Lessons learned are presented in a clear concise manner addressing issues of prime concern to any size program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA411790

Entities

People

  • William W. Ference

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Army Aviation
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Case Studies
  • Combat Readiness
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Lessons Learned
  • Manufacturing
  • Military Aircraft
  • Program Management
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Weapon Systems

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design