The Army plans to spend about $5.4 billion to modify 227 AH-64 Apache helicopters into Longbow Apache helicopters. The modification program includes the addition of a new radar technology designed to increase the Apache's ability to destroy tanks and other enemy assets. Concerned about the Apache's reliability and logistical support problems and the Army's ability to develop technologically advanced weapon systems, the Chairman of the Legislation and National Security Subcommittee, House Committee on Government Operations, asked GAO to evaluate the Army's acquisition plan for the Longbow Apache to determine whether (1) the plan is designed to identify and correct potential problems before entering full-rate production and (2) the requirements used to evaluate the Longbow Apache will effectively measure its key performance capabilities.


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    Title :

    Longbow Apache Helicopter: Key Factors Used to Measure Progress in Development Need to be Changed


    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    27 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English