Document Type
Report
Publication Date
3-13-2008
Abstract
The C-5 Systems Engineering Case Study captures the untold story of the application of systems engineering during the concept exploration, development, and production of the USAF C-5A and C-5B aircraft. The case study examines and dissects the systems engineering process as applied by the Air Force C-5 System Program Office and the prime contractor, Lockheed, Georgia, from the program s genesis in 1957 to the last delivery of the C-5A and the beginning of the C-5B program in 1973. Numerous interviews were conducted with the principals who managed and directed the program and a story of the systems engineering process was developed. The case study traces the program s systems engineering process in translating a vision into 125 cargo transport aircraft that have served our nation proudly for the last 35 years.
Recommended Citation
Air Force Center for Systems Engineering and Griffin, John M., "C-5A Galaxy Systems Engineering Case Study" (2008). AFIT Documents. 29.
https://scholar.afit.edu/docs/29
DTIC Accession Number
ADA572211