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Navy Aviation: V-22 Cost and Capability to Meet Requirements Are Yet to Be Determined

NSIAD-98-13 Published: Oct 22, 1997. Publicly Released: Oct 22, 1997.
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GAO reported on the V-22 Osprey Program, which is intended to provide the armed services with 523 new tilt-rotor aircraft, focusing on: (1) the status of the program and areas of potential cost increases or performance challenges; and (2) whether the aircraft being developed will meet the stated requirements of each of the services.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should provide in the Department's next request for V-22 funds an explanation of how it plans to introduce more realistic testing earlier into the V-22 program schedule.
Closed – Implemented
DOD does not plan to take any action on the recommendation, stating that it considers test results, production efficiencies, and other factors in developing its budget and does not consider additional explanatory materials necessary.
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should provide in the Department's next request for V-22 funds an explanation of how it plans to achieve the production efficiencies desired by Congress. An agreement between Congress and DOD in this regard would be a significant step toward reaching consensus on the acquisition strategy for the V-22 program.
Closed – Implemented
DOD has stated that it does not consider this additional information necessary and has no plans to include it in its budget requests.

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Aircraft componentsAircraft researchLaser warning systemsCost effectiveness analysisDefense capabilitiesMilitary aircraftMilitary cost controlMilitary procurementProduct evaluationTesting