Joint Strike Fighter: Strong Risk Management Essential as Program Enters Most Challenging Phase

Joint Strike Fighter: Strong Risk Management Essential as Program Enters Most Challenging Phase
Author: Michael Sullivan
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437916708

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program is the DoD's most costly acquisition, seeking to simultaneously develop, produce, and field three aircraft variants for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and eight international partners. The total expected U.S. investment is now more than $300 billion to develop and procure 2,456 aircraft over the next 25 years. A report in March 2009 discussed increased dev¿t. costs and schedule estimates, plans to accelerate procurement, manufacturing performance and delays, and dev¿t. test strategy. This testimony discusses: (1) current JSF cost and schedule estimates; (2) engine dev¿t.; (3) manufacturing performance; (4) contracting issues for procurement of aircraft; (5) and test plans. Illustrations.

Joint Strike Fighter

Joint Strike Fighter
Author: Michael Sullivan
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2011-05
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1437983146

The F-35 Lightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), is DoD's most costly and ambitious aircraft acquisition, seeking to simultaneously develop and field three aircraft variants for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and eight international partners. The JSF is critical for recapitalizing tactical air forces and will require a long-term commitment to very large annual funding outlays. The estimated total investment cost is currently about $385 billion to develop and procure 2,457 aircraft. This testimony discusses: (1) program cost and schedule changes and their implications on affordability; (2) progress made during 2010; (3) design and manufacturing maturity; and (4) test plans and progress. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2010-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437924263

Contents: (1) Intro.: Alternate Engine Program; (2) Background: The F-35 In Brief; Three Versions; Alternate Engine Program; Program Origin and Milestones; Procurement Quantities; Program Mgmt.; Internat. Participation; Cost and Funding; Mfg. Locations; Proposed FY 2010 Budget; Proposed Termination of Alternate Engine; (3) Issues for Congress: Alternate Engine Program; Summary of Arguments; Admin. Perspective; Studies on F-35 Alternate Engine; Recent Developments; Development Status and Readiness for Production; Admin. Perspective; Affordability and Projected Fighter Shortfalls; Implications for Industrial Base; (4) Legislative Activity for FY 2010; Summary of Quantities and Funding; FY 2010 Defense Author. Bill. Illus.

F-35 Alternate Engine Program

F-35 Alternate Engine Program
Author: Jeremiah Gertler
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2010
Genre: Aerospace industries
ISBN: 1437931758

Provides background on debate surrounding development of General Electric/Rolls-Royce F136 engine as an alternative to the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine that currently powers the F-35 joint strike fighter. Examines current status of alternative engine program, including cost, relations with allies, and engine development issues. Covers FY2011 legislative actions, and reviews issues for Congress.