Air Force and Navy Plans To Acquire Trainer Aircraft
MASAD-81-11
Published: Feb 28, 1981. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 1981.
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Highlights
Both the Air Force and the Navy are planning to buy trainer aircraft to replace existing aircraft which are nearing the end of their service life. Justification for acquisition of the aircraft is based, in part, on the need to reduce fuel and other operating costs and to improve training program effectiveness. Total costs are expected to be several billion dollars.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
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| Congress should explore with the Department of Defense whether (1) DOD has adequately complied with congressional direction regarding common aircraft; (2) the apparent decrease in support for common aircraft is warranted; and (3) the Air Force plans for consideration of the T-34C aircraft meet the congressional intent. |
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should include B-52D crews in the companion trainer aircraft (CTA) concept viability test program to obtain data on the applicability of the CTA to all crews. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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