The cutting edge : a half century of U.S. fighter aircraft R & D /

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The proposition that innovation is critical in the cost-effective design and development of successful military aircraft is still subject to some debate. RAND research indicates that innovation is promoted by intense competition among three or more industry competitors. Given the critical policy imp...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lorell, Mark A., 1947-
Corporate Authors: United States. Air Force, Project Air Force (U.S.)
Other Authors: Levaux, Hugh P.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND, 1998.
Subjects:
Aeronautics, Military > Research > United States > History.
Fighter planes > Research > United States > History.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Aeronautics & Astronautics.
Aeronautics, Military > Research
United States
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The 1920s to the 1950s: the long road toward U.S. leadership in fighter R & D
  • The supersonic revolution
  • The 1960s and 1970s: acquisition reform, doctrinal ferment
  • Revival of the air-supply fighter
  • The 1970s to the 1990s: the Stealth revolution
  • Concluding observations.

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