Multi-criteria analysis applied to aircraft selection by Brazilian Navy

Paper aims This paper to select the best helicopter be acquired by Brazilian Navy (BN), enabling greater logistical and combat capacity in marine operations. For this purpose, we applied AHP-TOPSIS-2N, a hybrid multicriteria method composed Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Technique for Order Preference Similarity Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) two normalization procedures (2N). Originality In paper, real military case study is conducted support decision-making process BN, contributing better performance of Armed Forces. The application methodology resulted lists ordering prioritization helicopters, providing transparency simplicity process. Research We analyzed six aircraft models, considering attack helicopters used Forces developed countries, light their operational tactical criteria. selected would employed fire reconnaissance, required Marine Corps Amphibious Operations. Main findings After method, AH-64E APACHE was chosen as most suitable Navy. Implications theory practice brings valuable contribution academia society, since it represents Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) state art contribute solution problem BN. presented can notably solve problems varied types – tactical, strategic thus being very useful decision-making.