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<p>In this work, we conduct a financial cost benefit analysis concerning the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron’s (Blue Angels) transition from the current aircraft, F/A-18 Legacy Hornet, to two alternatives, the F/A-18 Super Hornet or F-35C Lightning II. By systematically comparing expected procurement, testing, and operating costs with potential benefits, the methodology we developed in this thesis provides Department of the Navy leadership with valuable data in support of an informed decision on the future of the Blue Angels flight demonstration. Based on the assumptions, methodology, and the findings from our financial cost benefit analysis, our recommendation to the Department of the Navy is to transition the Blue Angels to the F/A-18 Super Hornet for use in the foreseeable future.
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<br>Subjects: Blue Angels; cost benefit analysis; F/A-18; Super Hornet; F-35C; JSF</div>
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<dl><dd>Adams, Scott E.</dd>
<dd>Tickle, David</dd></dl></div>
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