Reducing Military Aircraft Engine Development Cost through Modeling and Simulation
Abstract
In the past thirty years, weapon systems development costs have been steadily increasing with each succeeding system costing mow than the last one. In fact, the cost of developing a new weapons system may become a factor in deciding whether a new system is procured or not. Clearly, there is a need to reduce the cost of developing new military systems. Besides the obvious benefit of saving real dollars at the most critical point in a weapon system's life cycle, lowering development costs could help tip the scales in favor of developing a new system as opposed to modifying an existing system. Studies have shown that a new system usually offers significant capability and performance benefits, as well as cost benefits, over those of a derivative weapons system. Reducing the cost of developing new weapons systems also can mean that mow systems could be developed within a constrained budget, a situation that is most favorable to sustaining our industrial base. A new weapon system, rather than a derivative or modification also offers the best opportunity for technology advancement and for technology transition into the hands of the nation's warfighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADP014146
Entities
People
- Charles A. Skira
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory