Cost Analysis of Aircraft Projects,
Abstract
The paper reviews the effect of advancing technology on the cost of past aircraft and the implications for the future. The validity of historical records for forecasting a future dominated by technological change and the consequences of continued escalation are discussed. It is argued that more priority needs to be given to the reduction of support cost and a way of looking at this as a direct contribution to military capability is suggested. The role of operations research is briefly emphasised and a more deliberately evoutionary approach to the production of aircraft is advocated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADP005611
Entities
People
- D. Faddy
Organizations
- Ministry of Defense