Amphibious Tactical Supt Units
Abstract
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Technology Transition: Provides for research and development efforts on LCAC Future Naval Capabilities to transfer technologies to functional uses on current LCACs. Current technology initiatives include sustainability/readiness/performance analyses, LCAC communication improvements, development and qualification of Full Authority Digital Engine Controller (FADEC) for LCAC engines, new torque meter design for LCAC ETF40B engines, Marine Rotor Active Balancing System (MRABS), and LCAC fuel efficiency initiatives. Surface Connector (X) Replacement (SC(X)(R)): Replacement program for the current Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1610 class craft. A class of craft that has significantly exceeded its 20-year planned service life. SC(X)(R) will provide similar payload, range, speed, and interoperability. Procurement is currently scheduled to begin in FY18.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 0204413N_7_1319_PB_2015
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2013 reductions include sequestration and a reprogramming action realigning funds to PE 0603564N PROJ. 2474 to properly price LX(R) design. FY 2014 reduction reflects the Department's decision to realign program requirements with expenditures. FY 2015 reductions reflect the Department's decision to reduce contracted services, properly phase program requirements with expenditures, and delay the SC(X)(R) RDT&E efforts to better align with procurement commencing in FY 2018.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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