A Review of Fighter Aircraft Capability for Smart Bombs

Author

David R. King

Date of Award

9-1995

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

David Christensen, PhD

Abstract

This study examined potential alternatives and decision criteria for inclusion in a Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analysis to recommend an alternative for addressing existing DOD multi-role fighter capability to employ inertially guided smart bombs. A survey of literature and interviews with expens were used to collect required information. An Analytical Hierarchy Process (MIP) decision model was developed for two feasible alternatives and four relevant decision criteriL The two feasible alternatives included either developing the BRU-53 smart bomb rack, or modifying F-15E conformal fuel tanks with additional smart interface wiring. Data on quantitative and qualitative decision criteria were collected to evaluate the alternatives.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-LAS-95S-10

DTIC Accession Number

ADA300588

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Logistics and Acquisition Management of the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Recommended Citation

King, David R., "A Review of Fighter Aircraft Capability for Smart Bombs" (1995). Theses and Dissertations. 6542.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/6542