The increased time and cost of development of aircraft are discussed. Concurrently, methods of reducing time and cost are examined. The evolution of air vehicle production is presented to provide the background surrounding technological advances. The increased time and cost associated with these advances are discussed in relation to methods of gaining time and cost reductions. New military fighter aircraft have grown increasingly more sophisticated in response to new or anticipated enemy threats. Growth in aircraft capability has coincided with advancements in technologies, including propulsion, aerodynamic design, control systems, structural materials, and avionics. A full-scale development program, as a precursor to production, must not only evolve a design which meets the defined performance requirements, but one which is capable of being produced at acceptable cost using established production processes. Recognition of the increased burden of operating and support costs for military aircraft has resulted in a concentration of focus on requirements for supportability in the aircraft design. The high cost of today's aircraft has caused the imposition of longer service life requirements with a resultant emphasis on structural integrity and fatigue life.


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    Title :

    Increased Time and Cost of Development: Causes and (Some) Remedies


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    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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