The German V/STOL Fighter Program: A Quest for Survivability in a Theater Nuclear Environment (Case Studies)

The German V/STOL Fighter Program: A Quest for Survivability in a Theater Nuclear Environment (Case Studies) Review

This case study examines the German VTOL fighter and strike aircraft development efforts, the VJ 101 and the VAK 191B programmes. The VJ 101C and the VAK 191B design approaches are described and the results of their flight-test efforts are summarized.

The Lightweight Fighter Program: A Successful Approach to Fighter Technology Transition (Case Studies)

The Lightweight Fighter Program: A Successful Approach to Fighter Technology Transition (Case Studies) Review

This case study outlines the development of the Lightweight Fighter programme, including the development, technology and flight test history of the YF-16 and YF-17. The streamlined and highly successful Lightweight Fighter programme effectively used "experimental prototypes" to introduce a set of new and advanced technologies to fighter aircraft, and serves as an excellent example of technology management, risk reduction in the development process, and acquisition philosophy.