2012-05-24T14:56:34Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/fighter-aircraft.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG835.html May 22, 2011 May 22, 2011

Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a "failure of air power," but rather a failure of Israel's political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/05/23.html May 22, 2011 May 22, 2011

Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a "failure of air power," but rather a failure of Israel's political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT357.html Mar 10, 2011 Mar 10, 2011

Written testimony submitted to the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission on March 10, 2011.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR831.html Feb 21, 2011 Feb 21, 2011

The last F-22A aircraft is scheduled for delivery in early 2012, so decisions must be made as to what tooling will be retained and what will be disposed of. The authors find that, for a modest, one-time additional cost of $17 million and a very small additional annual recurring cost, the Air Force can retain all F-22A unique government tools. They also find a difference of less than $1 billion between the costs of two different restart options.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR763.html Feb 16, 2011 Feb 16, 2011

The U.S. Air Force asked RAND Project AIR FORCE to perform a congressionally required assessment of contractor versus organic management of F-22 air vehicle and F119 engine sustainment to determine the most cost-effective approach. The methodology involved the development of notional government sustainment organizations and a consideration of a variety of factors relevant to such a decision, including the asserted benefits of each approach.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR871.html Feb 10, 2011 Feb 10, 2011

To close existing training gaps for fifth-generation fighters, fully documented training requirements for realistic training scenarios are needed. In addition, resolution of technological uncertainties related to live, virtual, and constructive training capabilities could greatly improve training for fifth-generation fighters.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR844.html Dec 14, 2010 Dec 14, 2010

As Navy aircraft age, leaders must decide whether to modify and upgrade the aging systems or replace them. Preliminary planning has begun as to the feasibility and desirability of a service life extension program (SLEP) on the F/A-18E/F versus buying replacement Joint Strike Fighters (JSFs). This report presents ranges of parameter values that favor versus oppose undertaking E/F SLEPs.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR612-2.html

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR612-1.html

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG872.html Oct 30, 2009 Oct 30, 2009

<p>Analyses demonstrate how F-16 and KC-135 aircraft maintenance units can be reconfigured to support mission generation operations, with heavy maintenance such as aircraft phase inspections reassigned to a network of centralized repair facilities. This approach identifies options that either exceed current maintenance capabilities at current cost levels or meet required capability levels at reduced cost.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR656.html Dec 16, 2008 Dec 16, 2008

<p>In 2008, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence conducted a comparative analysis of potential candidates to replace its F-16 fighter aircraft. This report presents RAND Europe's evaluation of that analysis.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/09/25.html Sep 25, 2008 Sep 25, 2008

Andrew Hoehn, Director of RAND Project Air Force, made a statement today regarding articles that have appeared in the Australian press with assertions regarding a war game in which analysts from RAND were involved.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2007/06/29.html Jun 29, 2007 Jun 29, 2007

RAND Study Estimates Multiyear Purchase of F-22A Fighters Would Save Air Force Hundreds of Millions of Dollars, RAND Study Finds.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG664.html Jun 29, 2007 Jun 29, 2007

<p>Using a single three-year contract to buy 60 F-22A fighter jets along with engines and spare parts &ndash; rather than using three separate annual contracts &ndash; would save the U.S. Air Force hundreds of millions of dollars.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG348.html Jun 29, 2005 Jun 29, 2005

<p>This monograph examines how the skills needed to perform future military missions might affect the capabilities required of new pilot training systems. In the next few years, the Air Force must decide to replace or extend the lives of two of its trainer aircraft. This monograph addresses which skills should be taught in undergraduate flying training, which are so different that they cannot be taught in current training aircraft, and what impact these issues have on decisions to replace or extend the lives of the aircraft.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2003/10/29.html Oct 28, 2003 Oct 28, 2003

There will be less competition and innovation in the U.S. military aircraft industry and some highly skilled specialists will leave the industry over the next 10 years unless the nation begins additional aircraft development programs, according to a RAND Corporation study released today.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2003/09/29/AWST.html Sep 29, 2003 Sep 29, 2003

Technological advances often give rise to new types of weapons, but the achievement of lasting breakthroughs in fighting power requires organizational and doctrinal innovation as we.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1771.html Jan 1, 2003 Jan 1, 2003

<p>This report contains an analysis conducted for the UK Ministry of Defence regarding its plan to buy up to 150 Joint Strike Fighters. The authors found significant overlap between final assembly and repair and estimated the costs of various final assembly options. Three of four UK sites would be suitable for JSF final assembly with investments and capability development if the technology-transfer issues can be resolved.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB52.html Dec 31, 1998 Dec 31, 1998

Suggests that the dramatic contraction of the aerospace industry may indeed jeopardize the future design and production of innovative and cost-effective military fighter aircraft.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP19991201.html Dec 31, 1998 Dec 31, 1998

<p>The authors examine options the Air Force might consider for F-15 avionics maintenance to work toward achieving EAF goals, comparing alternatives to each other and the current system.</p>