A cost estimation study of TH-57 upgrade proposals.
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Authors
Norman, David W.
Subjects
TH-57
Service life
SLAP
Helicopter
Training command
Service life
SLAP
Helicopter
Training command
Advisors
Sovereign, Michael G.
Date of Issue
1992-09
Date
1992-Sep
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis uses cost estimation techniques and computer models to analyze complex issues associated with upgrading the Navy's helicopter trainer, the TH-57, which is approaching its service life limit. A decision regarding a TH-57 upgrade is needed to support the current training syllabus. The analysis revealed that without a comprehensive long range plan, the Training Command will ultimately face a no-win situation; that is, reducing either its pilot training rate or syllabus flight hours. A pilot training rate reduction will create a shortfall of fleet pilots and a flight hour reduction may adversely impact flight training quality. The problems identified in the Chief of Naval Air Training's Tentative Operational Requirement were addressed. Several aircraft configurations were evaluated and four recommendations were made to ensure an effective upgrade.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Operations Research
Organization
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NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
61 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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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.