F/A-18 Squadrons
Abstract
The F/A-18 is required to perform multiple missions. The continued F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G "Flight Plan" spiral capability development is critical to the baseline of the Super Hornet next generation mission system capability to maintain the platform's tactical relevance in support of Navy Aviation Plan 2030. Development continues for a platform solution to threat Advanced Electronic Attack and Counter-Electronic Attack (CEA). F/A-18 solutions to CEA include upgrades to existing sensors such as F/A-18 Radar Upgrade, Infrared Search and Track Block I/II, and development of a fused Common Tactical Picture (CTP) that provides fusion between aircraft. Continued advanced development engineering for improvements in reliability and maintainability is required to ensure maximum benefit is achieved through reduced cost of ownership and provides enhanced availability. Capabilities of the F/A-18 weapon system and ancillary equipment can be upgraded to accommodate and incorporate new or enhanced weapons and advances in technology to respond effectively to emerging future threats. Future integrated Carrier Air Wing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) demand changes to the base line Block II Super Hornet. In response, the Block III Super Hornet was submitted. None of the changes to the aircraft are revolutionary; however, the combined impact to the aircraft's capability and its contribution to the Airwing are significant. The initial F/A-18 Block III concept includes low risk changes which will be incorporated in the near term with a combination of forward fit production line incorporation and retrofit modifications to the aircraft already planned as part of the Service Life Modification (SLM) Plan. USMC upgrades to the platform are being developed; to include integration and capability expansion of Activity Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar for F/A-18 A-D, evaluation and development of an Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (AUTOGCAS) for all F/A-18 variants, development of increased sensor and Electronic Warfare (EW) capability for F/A-18 A-D, weapons carriage and employment capability expansion, and enhancement of Mission Computer (MC) processing and memory capability. Naval Aviation Physiological Episodes (PE) funding is for mitigation and root cause investigation in aircraft. Funding is added for the Advanced Capability Display Computer (ACDC)/Advanced Crew Station (ACS) Improved Tactical Displays which will enable Panoramic "Big Picture" view of the Battle Space for improved weapons employment and engagement. JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: This program is funded under OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT because it includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 0204136N_7_1319_PB_2021
- Change Summary Explanation
- Technical: 1662: F/A-18 E/F Block III Wholeness 2065: Not Applicable 2071: Not Applicable 9099: Physiological Episodes Mitigation Schedule: 1662: Updated according to the FY2021 Presidents Budget Guidance. Added schedule for Advanced Capability Display Computer Improved Tactical Displays The FY 2021 funding request was increased by $0.073 million for Blk III Wholeness. Schedule: 2065: Updated according to the FY2021 Presidents Budget Guidance. The FY 2021 funding request was reduced by $0.561 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. Schedule: 2071: Updated according to the FY2021 Presidents Budget Guidance. The FY 2021 funding request was reduced by $2.929 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances and rephasing of the development and test schedules. Schedule: 9099: Physiological Episodes Mitigation - schedule unchanged; PE moved into standalone PU 9099 The FY 2021 funding request was increased by $5.438 million as a result of the transfer of Physiological Episode efforts from PU 1662 to PU 9099, beginning in FY 2021. Schedule: 9999: Added Wind tunnel test study 4Q1FY19-4QFY20 Removed Boeing strength, loads, N&V & flutter analysis Removed E3 chamber testing Added Design & development of weapon 4QFY19-4QFY21
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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