KC-135s
Abstract
KC-135 Upgrades (675261) KC-135 CNS/ATM (Block 45) program – Block 45 addresses obsolescence, reliability and maintainability issues currently experienced by the KC-135 fleet. Funding supports a modification program performing analysis, testing, software development, prototyping, documenting source-data, and integration of a new Digital Flight Director (DFD), Radio Altimeter (RA), Autopilot (AP) and Electronic Engine Instrument Displays (EEID). This program has associated APAF funding in Program Elements 0401218F and 0401897F. The program funding includes reductions for Overhead Reduction efficiencies that are not intended to impact program content. The efficiency reductions total $0.029M in FY12. 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. KC-135 Podded Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) – KC-135 aircraft have no defensive capability against the Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) threat. LAIRCM is an evolutionary acquisition program that provides significantly improved defensive systems capability for DoD aircraft to counter the infrared (IR) MANPADS missile threat. This program is a temporary modification to one Air Reserve Component (ARC) KC-135 to perform an Operational Utility Evaluation (OUE) of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) developed podded LAIRCM system that was originally installed on a commercial-variant aircraft. The intent of this modification program is to conduct an OUE to evaluate system suitability to meet Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) mission requirements. The contractor is providing all hardware and software at no cost to facilitate the OUE. Funding will be utilized to support aircraft modification, de-modification, and test and evaluation activities. Air Mobility Command (AMC) requirements for this effort are documented in AMC AF 1067, 09-039, dated 15 Dec 09. KC-135 Aging Aircraft Program (674494) This program supports projects to keep the KC-135 viable for the future. In FY10, Congress added funds to deploy advanced ultrasonic robotic inspection techniques that may dramatically reduce the time required to inspect aircraft for defects. The deployment of the ultrasonic robotic inspection technology will provide significantly improved identification and characterization of defects. This effort will support the KC-135 until the planned fleet retirement of 2040.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0401218F_7_3600_PB_2012
- Change Summary Explanation
- - Program received Congressional add of $800K in FY10 to further develop autonomous robotic inspection technologies. - FY12 reduction is an inflation cut (non-pay, non-fuel, purchases).
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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