| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 24 p.) : col. ill. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Note |
Title from cover screen (viewed on Dec. 28, 2012). |
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"November 2012." |
| Summary |
Fighter aircraft are important to achieve and maintain air dominance during combat operations as well as to protect the homeland. DOD plans to replace many of its current fighter fleet with the F-35; however, the F-35 program has experienced numerous delays and cost increases. To maintain fighter capabilities and capacity, the Air Force and Navy have decided to upgrade and extend the service life of selected F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft. In this context, two subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee asked GAO to (1) describe the Air Force and Navy plans to upgrade and extend the service life of selected F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft; and (2) assess the extent to which cost estimates for these upgrades and life extensions exhibit characteristics of a high-quality cost estimate. GAO obtained documentation of the plans and estimates, compared the estimates to best practices outlined in the GAO Cost Estimating Guide, and assessed factors that could affect total costs. GAO recommends that the Air Force and Navy follow all best practices to enhance the credibility of the cost estimates for the F-16 and F/A-18 upgrades and life extensions including an assessment of the potential range of costs and seeking independent cost estimates. DOD agreed with all four recommendations. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-13-51." |
| Subject |
F-16 (Jet fighter plane)
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Hornet (Jet fighter plane)
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Fighter planes -- United States -- Maintenance and repair -- Costs.
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United States. Air Force -- Planning -- Evaluation.
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United States. Navy -- Planning -- Evaluation.
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| Added Author |
Pendleton, John H.
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| Added Title |
Better cost estimates needed for extending the service life of selected F-16s and F/A-18s |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-13-51 |
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