KC-10s
Abstract
The KC-10A Extender is an aerial refueling asset built on the commercial DC-10 airframe. The aircraft creates an air bridge enabling rapid global mobility and global strike missions. There are 59 KC-10A aircraft in the USAF tanker fleet. RDT&E funds throughout the FYDP will be used to support the Communications, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)and Mode 5 modification efforts. Both programs share the same Budget Program Activity Code (BPAC) 675195 Aircraft Modernization Program (AMP). FY13 is the last year of funding for CNS/ATM development. Mode 5 integration is a new start effort that will begin in FY15. The Mode 5 modification is a DoD-mandated (JROCOM 047-07, 5 Mar 07 directs KC-10 IOC by 2014, FOC by 2020) upgrade to the KC-10's Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) system (the primary means of aircraft identification during Air Defense operations). The Mode 5 update increases anti-spoofing and exploitation capabilities, and lowers the possibility of aircraft/aircrew loss due to misidentification of friendly aircraft. The modification includes a new Mode 5 crypto applique, new IFF control panel, a circuit card upgrade to the APX-110 transponder, support equipment upgrades and replacement/relocation of the data loader from the avionics bay to the flight deck.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 0401219F_7_3600_PB_2015
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY13 adjustments are from Sequestration ($1.953M) and a Congressional Directed Reduction due to aircraft modernization program forward financing ($3M).
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
Related Documents
- Child Project: Aircraft Modernization Program (AMP)
- Child Accomplishment: Mode 5
- Child Accomplishment: CNS-ATM