The A-12 legacy: it wasn't an airplane - it was a train wreck

Article Abstract:

The ill fated A-12 Stealth aircraft program will affect the size and composition of naval aviation for years to come. The Navy did not want this program but was ordered to undertake it in 1983 by then Deputy Defense Sec Paul Thayer. Navy procurement leaders then developed plans, apparently ill advised, to accomplish the mission despite the fact that neither the technologies nor funds were available. The A-12 program holds a number of lessons for the government that, apparently, are not being learned and applied.

Fighters & Attack Aircraft, Military aircraft

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Scout from the sea

Article Abstract:

The Surveillance System Upgrade (SSU) S-3B surveillance and scout aircraft offers several advantages as a third-party targeters. The aircraft would enable commanders to react to emerging threats without the need to compete for national or theater assets in developing littoral situation awareness. SSU S-3 B offers responsive targeting through timely detection, rapid classification of priority targets, expedited decision to engage, timely targeting and hand-off to shooters, and battle damage assessment.

Surveillance & Reconnaisance Aircraft, Reconnaissance aircraft

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