In order for peace in the United States we must be able to protect ourselves. The military is in a constant struggle to out-smart and out-perform the enemy. In April 1991 the idea of the Comanche Helicopter was born. Will the Comanche be a success or will it go down in history as a failure? A healthy $3.1 billion dollars went into the production of the helicopter. Is this money a smart investment for the future of …showed first 75 words of 551 total…

…showed last 75 words of 551 total…encounter on the battlefield. The Comanche's design incorporates features that will make it difficult to detect with either radar-guided or heat-seeking weapons. The helicopter's advanced electronics will allow it to automatically scan the battlefield in seconds, locating and prioritizing enemy targets, as well as identifying friendly units. The Comanche crew will use state-of-the-art communications to digitally share information with all elements of the combined arms team, including the Air Force and Navy units. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**