Fighter Aircraft: Better Cost Estimates Needed for Extending the Service Life of Selected F-16s and F/A-18s

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By John H. Pendleton (au)
Year: 2012
Pages: 29
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-4241-2

Product Code: 1457842416

Description

Fighter aircraft are important to achieve and maintain air dominance during combat operations as well as to protect the homeland. The Department of Defense (DOD) plans to replace many of its current fighter fleet with the F-35; however, the F-35 program has experienced numerous delays and cost increases. To maintain fighter capabilities and capacity, the Air Force and Navy have decided to upgrade and extend the service life of selected F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft. In this context, this report (1) describes the Air Force and Navy plans to upgrade and extend the service life of selected F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft; and (2) assesses the extent to which cost estimates for these upgrades and life extensions exhibit characteristics of a high-quality cost estimate. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

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