Technology Transition on the C-17 Aircraft

Abstract

Technology development done at various places: Government labs; Aircraft manufacturer labs; Independent labs; Universities. Special interests drive technology development: Better performance; Lower cost; Higher reliability; Longer life. Technology must "buy" its way onto the system: New materials, manufacturing methods, etc. need to be competitive with current products; Technology should offer a benefit to the customer. Aircraft manufacturers want multiple, reliable, and low cost sources for production and sustainment: Risks must be taken by the manufacturers and operators to adopt unique materials, new technology, etc.; Technology must be manufacturable, producible, repairable, available, etc.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA507500

Entities

People

  • Andrew Harber
  • Richard Reams

Organizations

  • Aeronautical Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Aluminum
  • Construction
  • Costs
  • Doors
  • Fabrication
  • Fuselages
  • Life Cycles
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Production
  • Spars
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering
  • Transitions
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.