F/A-18 Infrared Search and Track (IRST)
Abstract
The AN/ASG-34(V) F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system is a long-wave infrared sensor that provides a passive, out-of-band, alternate fire control system capable of detecting, tracking and engaging airborne targets, at long range, in a heavy electronic attack or radar-denied environment. The IRST system can autonomously, or in combination with other sensors, support the guidance of beyond-visual-range missiles including AIM-120C/D and AIM-9X Block II. The F/A-18E/F IRST system is an evolutionary Navy acquisition program with Block I and Block II capabilities. The Block I system provided a basic airborne IRST capability, supported integration of the sensor onto a fuel tank and into the aircraft, and supported aeromechanical flight test required for full flight envelope clearance and carrier qualification. IRST Block I is in the Production and Deployment phase following a successful Milestone C decision in December 2014, and is supporting continued integration with the F/A-18E/F Advanced Mission Computer software through flight testing with SCS H14 and H16. This budget request supports development and testing of a redesigned Infrared Receiver (IRR) and processor, enabling full Capabilities Development Document capability over a larger field of regard. IRST was previously reflected under Program Element 0204136N F/A-18 Squadrons and has been transferred to Program Element 0604014N F/A-18 Infrared Search and Track.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 0604014N_4_1319_PB_2021
- Change Summary Explanation
- Technical: Not applicable. Schedule: Completion of Block II ECP Hardware Development to account for Qualification Testing that goes out to 2QFY22. Completion of Sensor Hardware Conversion and Upgrades (Block I/II Prototype & EDM) moved in 4QFY20 to 2QFY21 Completion of King Air Integration Lab (KAIL), now referred to as Test Bed Operations, Integration Lab Block II Phase I moved from 2QFY19 to 1QFY19 Completion of Block II Test Asset Lab and Flight Testing moved from 1QFY21 to 3QFY21 Updated Block II schedule to reflect PRR in 1QFY21 Completion of Block II EDM Test Assets moved from 4QFY20 to 2QFY21 Incorporated Gate 6 to Acquisition Milestones in 1QFY20 and 1QFY21 Incorporated Capability Enhancement Requirement in 1QFY23 FRP 1 (Block II Lot 4-Qty 40)4thQFY24 to 2ndQFY25
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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