Close Air Support: Upgraded A-7 Aircraft's Mission Effectiveness and Total Cost Unknown
NSIAD-88-210
Published: Sep 02, 1988. Publicly Released: Oct 05, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO discussed the Air Force's efforts to upgrade its A-7 aircraft.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should evaluate A-7 PLUS mission effectiveness against the mission requirements package developed for the A-10 replacement study. The results of the evaluation could be used in assessing the aircraft's cost effectiveness in performing the close air support and battlefield air interdiction missions, as required by Public Law 100-180. |
The A-7 PLUS mission effectiveness has been evaluated against the Mission Requirements package. The results of this evaluation are being used in assessing the aircraft's cost-effectiveness in performing CAS and BAI missions. Evaluation and refinement of mission requirements will continue throughout the flight test program.
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