Do joint fighter programs save money?

By Mark A. Lorell

Subjects: United States. Department of Defense, Fighter planes, United states, department of defense, United States, F-35 (Military aircraft), Costs, Procurement, Life cycle costing

Description: These appendixes explain the methodology used in an analysis of the costs and savings of joint aircraft acquisition programs. They illustrate calculations for theoretical maximum savings in acquisition and in operations and support, historical joint aircraft cost-growth premiums, savings needed to offset premiums, and two cost-comparison methodologies.