F-35 Squadrons
Abstract
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program is developing a family of highly common, affordable, next generation, multi-role aircraft to meet the needs of the USMC, USN, USAF and international partners. The three variants are the F-35A Conventional Takeoff and Landing (CTOL); F-35B Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL); and the F-35C Carrier Variant (CV). Maximum commonality among the variants, consistent with National Disclosure Policy, will minimize life cycle costs. FY2014 continues EMD development and testing of the F-35. As the initial capabilities are being delivered from the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) program, capability planning for Follow-on Development (FoD) is underway. Capability requirements are being assessed and FoD capability planning continues based upon the approved Fifth Generation Fighter Modernization Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), an approved Electronic Warfare ICD, and the results of an OSD Tiger Team Review. Follow-on Development will provide capability enhancements, required systems upgrades and cost improvements through an incremental acquisition approach. Additionally, the Joint Contract Specification requirements call for the F-35A (CTOL) Variant Air Vehicle to have the capabilities and provisions for Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) operations. DCA refers to the capability to carry and deliver conventional or non-conventional weapons. DCA operation for the F-35A is internal carriage of two B-61s. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 0207142F_7_3600_PB_2014
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY14 adjustments for proper program alignment and funding for higher Air Force priorities
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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- Child Accomplishment: Air Vehicle Follow-on Development (Capability Planning)
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- Child Accomplishment: Development Support
- Child Accomplishment: Management Services
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