Strapping in and Bailing out: Navy and Air Force Joint Acquisition of Aircraft

Abstract

This study analyzes past Air Force and Navy trainer and fighter aircraft programs and determines when conditions may be favorable for joint acquisition opportunities. Five case studies are examined with respect to cost, schedule, and performance characteristics and the interactions of the Air Force and the Navy. Specifically, the details of the Tactical Fighter, Experimental (TFX), the Next Generation Trainer (NGT) T-46A, the T-45A Goshawk, the Joint Primary Aircrew Training System (JPATS), and the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) are reviewed and compared. The study indicates that for joint acquisition to be a profitable venture, two conditions must be met: a common mission and a definite need, absent suitable alternatives. The type of mission matters less than commonality of performance requirements, while need generally brings money to the table.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA420511

Entities

People

  • Michael E. Gantt

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Training
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training Aircraft
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Systems Analysis and Design