This text documents the history, observations and lessons learned from the development and acquisition of the first very-low-observable combat aircraft. The book is a case study of the high-payoff, low-profile strike fighter development effort (code-named Have Blue and Senior Trend). Most of the material presented in the book was once highly classified information. The Have Blue stealth technology demonstrator aircraft had its genesis in 1974 with studies of Soviet radar-guided air defence systems. In 1978, the Air Force initiated full-scale development of the F-117A under the Senior Trend programme, which aimed to create a weapon system capable of highly-survivable precision attacks against an enemy's high-value targets. In 1991, the aircraft played a key role in the air campaign against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. The book describes the clear vision, strong leadership and teamwork, rapid-responsive decision making and keen focus on achieving an operational capability which marked the project. Also discussed are potential applications of the strategies used in the project to today's acquisition environment.

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Dr. David C. Aronstein is a principal aerospace engineer at ANSER in Arlington, Virginia, where he provides senior technical support to such programs as the Joint Strike Fighter and F-22 air superiority fighter.

Mr. Albert C. Piccirillo is a principal aerospace engineer and a manager of the Joint Technology Division at ANSER, where he leads technical and analytical efforts on advanced weapons systems, including the Joint Strike Fighter.

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