Operational Test

Honing the Edge

David Gledhill

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Fonthill Media Ltd
11 May 2017

History; Air forces & warfare; Military aircraft; Combat & defence skills & manuals

The process to deliver a modern combat aircraft from concept to introduction to service is often measured in decades. Described as a weapon system, modern designs such as the Eurofighter Typhoon are intricate jigsaws with a fusion of new techniques and sometimes unproven, emerging technologies. By the time the new weapons system reaches the front line, it will have been tested by the manufacturer, evaluated by test pilots, and assessed by service pilots. There have been examples of success but also some spectacular failures, with projects cancelled late in development. This book will investigate why. It will take you from the original requirement through the complex testing and evaluation process, showing recent examples of the path to declaring a new combat aircraft operational on the front line. It will look at how today's test organisations have matured to meet the task and investigate the pressures they face, and will also look at real-life examples of systems testing. David Gledhill and David Lewis, both experienced test evaluators, will uncover the reasons why some aircraft serve on the front line for years before becoming truly effective in their role.

By: David Gledhill
Imprint: Fonthill Media Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 172mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 713g
ISBN: 9781781555712
ISBN 10: 1781555710
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 11 May 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Dave Gledhill flew Phantom and Tornado F3 as a navigator and instructor. At the Air Warfare Centre he commanded the unit which developed and evaluated tactics and countermeasures for aircraft deploying on operations also serving as the Liaison Officer at Nellis AFB, the home of the famous ""Red Flag"" exercise. David Lewis flew Phantoms and Tornados as a navigator and a weapons instructor. He also graduated from the Aerosystems course and served as a staff officer at the MOD and at Boscombe Down test centre. He worked for BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Selex."

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Operational Test

Honing the Edge

David Gledhill

$59.99

Hardback

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