V-22A
Abstract
The V-22 Osprey is an Acquisition Category IC Joint Program led by the Department of the Navy for the purpose of developing, testing, evaluating, procuring and fielding a tilt rotor, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for Joint Service application. The V-22 program is designed to provide an aircraft to meet the amphibious/vertical assault needs of the Marine Corps, the utility/rescue needs of the Navy, and the special operations needs of the Air Force and the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The V-22 is replacing the CH-46E and CH53A/D in the Marine Corps with the MV-22; will supplement the H-60 in the Navy with the MV-22; and replace the MH-53J and MH-53M as well as augment the C-130 in the Air Force and USSOCOM with the CV-22. The V-22 is capable of flying over 2,100 nautical miles, with a single refueling, giving the services the advantage of a Vertical/Short Take-off and Landing aircraft that can rapidly self-deploy to any location in the world. This program is funded under Engineering Manufacturing and Development for correction of deficiencies and includes Block A and Block B upgrades which encompassed engineering and manufacturing development of new end-items prior to the production incorporation decision as well as Block C suitability and effectiveness development upgrades. Capability Development Document interoperability requirements were addressed through a spiral upgrade acquisition strategy. It was the first spiral providing Key Enabling Department of Defense mandated open systems architecture upgrades for the mission computer hardware and software while simultaneously addressing required interoperability common avionics upgrades and current avionics obsolescence issues. Future development efforts will include Pre-Planned-Product-Improvements (P3I) in the Capability Development Document as prioritized by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) or a Urgent Universal Needs Statement (UUNS). Development efforts include Block C Upgrade, Mission System Upgrade, Electrical System Upgrades Mid-Wing Process Unit, ARC 210 Generation 5 Radio, Mission Computer Obsolescence Initiative, Weapon Systems Development, AAR-47 Hostile Fire Indicator, Time on Wing, Digital Interoperability, and Blue Force Tracker/Netted Weather. FY16 will provide for additional Aircraft Mission Maneuvering Envelope Expansion, Velocity Not to Exceed Expansion, Digital Interoperability, and Time on Wing efforts such as Improved Inlet Solution (IIS). The New V-22 Instrumented Aircraft continues to be funded and delivery of aircraft is expected in 2nd Quarter of FY15. In FY16 aircraft will perform structural fatigue, envelope expansion, software airframe loads, structures and bonded blade tab developmental testing. The MV-22 Hardware Development Airframe continues to fund development efforts by Bell-Boeing. Continue development in support of MV-22 Block upgrades and Time on Wing efforts such as IIS. Continued engineering, logistics, flight test, flight test support and address the correction of deficiencies and obsolescence. Continue MV-22 software development/sustainment efforts. Continue V-22 Integrated Aircraft Survivability Equipment to include correcting deficiencies of the current radar warning system, integration with an upgraded missile warning and active infrared countermeasure system, and providing integrated threat warning information on the aircraft main flight displays. MV-22 Hardware Development Propulsion will continue to fund the flight/engine hours necessary for developmental testing at the Patuxent River squadron. Rolls-Royce will continue to provide engine support and development of MV-22 flight testing. MV-22 Digital Interoperability is the United States Marine Corps Aviation wide implementation of software defined radios, such as Software Reprogrammable Payload (SRP), capable of migration to advanced waveforms and payloads, providing enhanced digital connectivity between forces using dissimilar waveforms and/or protocols. Digital Interoperability will enable fleet integration of new capability through the use of tablets with custom applications. Digital Interoperability is also envisioned to include logistics tracking (cargo and personnel) with the use of Radio Frequency Identification technology, advanced Electronic Warfare/Cyber capability, and threat data capturing/off-boarding. FY16 starts MV-22 SRP, is a single common payload module that is open architecture, government owned, flexible, and reconfigurable to support simultaneous missions and applications making maximum use of available bandwidth and ensuring interoperability. Provides a bridge and translator to allow various systems/waveforms to collaborate and provides the V-22 operator and passenger with a common operating picture. MV-22 is the lead platform for integration of SRP Spiral II. FY16 starts Navy Variant Hardware Development which consists of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to modify MV-22 into the Navy Variant configuration to perform the Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) mission. The ECP will add such things as (1) the capability to meet the range requirements that the COD mission demands (2) an high frequency radio to transmit/receive beyond line of sight over water and (3) a public address (PA) system for use while transporting passengers. FY16 starts the V-22 Aerial Refueling System (VARS) capability. VARS will provide V-22 tanker capability to the Marine Air Ground Task Force, enabling safe and efficient execution of all missions, tactical or humanitarian. The system will allow the V-22 to provide fuel to other Air Combat Element (ACE) aircraft, such as F-35B and CH-53E/K, while en-route, in the objective area, or during recovery, extending the operational reach/duration. With the V-22 deployed onboard, amphibious assault ships would gain an organic aerial refueling capability, maximizing response time and agility.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 0604262N_5_1319_PB_2016
- Change Summary Explanation
- Technical: Not applicable Schedule: Not applicable Cost: Not applicable.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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