RAIN System Development Program Plan (also called a Project Plan): A "Rough Order-Of-Magnitude (ROM)" Estimate of Development Program Costs. 		The chart summarizes the results of a project plan which make ROM estimates for the RAIN System development cost and schedule. Key conclusions:
  • Estimated overall cost: $154M
  • Overall elapsed time for the development program: 5 years.
Review of the total plan will show the estimate to be $100M. However, that figure has been increased by 50% for overall planning purposes to account for contingencies.

One should note that the plan called for design and implementation of all subsystems from the ground up. However, significant components of the system already exist (e.g., the control software for the F/A-18 fighter/bomber) that are highly likely to be adaptable for this application and which therefore can reduce the development costs dramatically. More effort will be needed to determine just how much this existing technology can save on the program......
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Activities Per Phase

Phase 1

Preliminary design; System conceptual trade studies; Preliminary analysis; Final concept selection, Performance computation, Competitive comparison/rating, Simulator development; Development of detailed, promotional materials; Aggressive selling and Detailed planning of Phase 2.

Phase 2

Detailed design, Detailed analysis, Test fixturing and instrumentation design and planning, (FAA) Certification program planning, Detailed simulation; Preparation of advanced promotional materials; Continued Aggressive selling and Detailed Planning of Phase 3. May include some model testing

Phase 3

Full-scale prototype fabrication; testing (including flight testing); FAA certification(s) as required; Production facility/fixture design and planning, production tooling design, production and ops planning; Continued promotion; Detailed planning of Phase 4.

Phase 4

Redesign for production, as required; Retesting, as required; FAA recertification, as required; Detailed planning of Phase 5 (Manufacturing plans)

Phase 5

Production facility establishment; Inventory; Training/field support facilities and staff development; Ongoing marketing and sales; Operator training and Field support begin