The Sergeant York gun: A massive misfire: The U.S. Department of Defense spent $1.9 billion on developing the computer-controlled, radar-directed air defense system before halting the program

Abstract

The author describes this computer-controlled, radar-directed air defense system and examines the reasons why the US Department of Defense halted the program after spending $1.9 billion on it. He examines the difficulties that fueled criticism by the media and US Congress, and explores the lessons to be learned from the project.