A Decision by the Secretary of Defense Is Needed on the AV-8B Aircraft Program

PSAD-80-23 Published: Feb 08, 1980. Publicly Released: Feb 08, 1980.

Highlights

GAO reviewed the status of the AV-8B aircraft program. The AV-8B aircraft is a vertical takeoff/landing aircraft being designed for use by the Marine Corps. The program has been controversial and has experienced severe cost growth.

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Topics

Government Operations

Weapons systemsCost overrunsDefense procurementMilitary appropriationsMilitary budgetsNaval aircraftProgram evaluationVertical takeoff aircraftCost growthAircraft acquisition program