Comparison of Military and Commercial Design-to-Cost Aircraft Procurement and Operational Support Practices

Abstract

This technical report compares military versus commercial design-to- cost procurement and operational support practices on selected aircraft derivatives such as the 707/E-3A AWACS, 737/T-43A Navigation Trainer and 747/E- 4A Command Post. Comparisons, where applicable, are made for six major program phases beginning with initial planning and ending with operations and support. Recommendations are included where the military can benefit by incorporation of cost-effective commercial practices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADB009248

Entities

People

  • D. L. Quigley
  • R. E. Reel

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Computer Programming
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Flight Training
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis