Requirements and Cost Stability: A Case Study of the F/A-18 Hornet Program

Abstract

Most government and industry leaders involved with Department of Defense acquisition programs emphasize the importance of requirements and cost stability. However, despite all the stated support for program element stability and acquisition reform, frequent changes are experienced in acquisition programs that affect the final end product in terms of changes to unit design, number of units procured, system and subsystem capability, as well as affecting the overall cost of the program. This study analyzes the U.S. Navy s F/A-18A model to identify requirements changes; discern the reasons for change and the impact the resultant change made on the program (funding, schedule, capacity, etc.); and develop recommendations for limiting requirements creep, instability, and cost growth in future programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA568369

Entities

People

  • Jay D. Bottelson

Organizations

  • Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

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  • Acquisition
  • Aerospace Industry
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Case Studies
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Aviation
  • Procurement
  • Standards
  • Warfare

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  • Systems Analysis and Design