Tactical aircraft
Subtitle: Air Force fighter reports generally addressed congressional mandates, but reflected dated plans and guidance, and limited analyses
By: [Michael J. Sullivan]
Contributors: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 11
Subjects: Planning; Evaluation; United States. Air Force; United States
Other titles: Air Force fighter reports generally addressed congressional mandates, but reflected dated plans and guidance, and limited analyses
Description: While the three Air Force fighter reports generally covered the topics and issues identified by Congress, the conclusions reflected previously established service plans and strategic level guidance that was dated by the time the reports were issued. In addition, the robustness of the analyses done to support the conclusions in the reports was limited by JSF program instability and the absence of F-16 durability and fleet viability data. The reports presented limited new analyses and primarily summarized the Air Force's long-standing plan to transition to an all-stealth 5th generation fighter force and the desire therefore to avoid large investments in legacy, non-stealth fighters that could divert funds from this plan. Analyses underpinning shortfall projections and future force requirements were based on strategic level guidance, threat scenarios, and force planning constructs that had changed by the time the three reports were issued.
Notes: Title from p. 1 title screen (viewed Mar. 8, 2011).

"February 24, 2011."

"GAO-11-323R."

Includes bibliographical references.

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