F/A-18 Naval Strike Fighter: Progress Has Been Made But Problems and Concerns Continue
MASAD-81-3
Published: Feb 18, 1981. Publicly Released: Feb 18, 1981.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed the major technical and cost issues facing the Navy's F/A-18 strike fighter program. Both Congress and the executive branch have expressed concern over the cost and performance of the F/A-18. Many of these issues were raised in a prior GAO report on the program.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should provide a program cost estimate based on realistic inflation rates. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should identify the production cost estimates associated with higher and lower production quantities than requested for fiscl year 1982, including the most efficient and economical production rate. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should identify the development, production, and operational risks associated with the outstanding technical problems. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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