COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF AIRCRAFT TRANSITION FOR NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON
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Authors
Adams, Scott E.
Tickle, David
Subjects
Blue Angels
cost benefit analysis
F/A-18
Super Hornet
F-35C
JSF
cost benefit analysis
F/A-18
Super Hornet
F-35C
JSF
Advisors
Tick, Simona L.
Menichini, Amilcar A.
Date of Issue
2019-06
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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In this work, we conduct a financial cost benefit analysis concerning the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron’s (Blue Angels) transition from the current aircraft, F/A-18 Legacy Hornet, to two alternatives, the F/A-18 Super Hornet or F-35C Lightning II. By systematically comparing expected procurement, testing, and operating costs with potential benefits, the methodology we developed in this thesis provides Department of the Navy leadership with valuable data in support of an informed decision on the future of the Blue Angels flight demonstration. Based on the assumptions, methodology, and the findings from our financial cost benefit analysis, our recommendation to the Department of the Navy is to transition the Blue Angels to the F/A-18 Super Hornet for use in the foreseeable future.
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MBA Professional Project
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Business and Public Policy (GSBPP)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.