Sikorsky Aircraft Parametric Cost Estimating Takes Flight with “The First Name in Helicopters” Challenge: Develop fast and accurate Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates to initiate CH-53X HLR (Heavy Lift Requirement) Program feasibility studies. Compare estimates with U.S. Government budget plans. On an ongoing basis, refine estimates to fit budgets, prepare for proposal activity, and conduct CAIV (Cost as Independent Variable) analysis. Solution: PRICE TruePlanning® cost estimating tools, including PRICE H (hardware), HL (hardware lifecycle), and S (software) cost models. Result: PRICE cost estimating tools reduced the anticipated number of man-hours needed to generate initial CH-53X Program estimates by about two-thirds. Ongoing, PRICE tools provided capabilities to quickly iter-

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