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 Carrier Onboard Delivery needs of the Navy, and the special operations needs of the Air Force and the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The MV-22 variant is replacing the CH-46E and CH53A/D in the Marine Corps and the CMV-22 will replace the C-2A in the Navy. The CV-22 variant replaced the MH-53J and MH-53M and augments the C-130 in the Air Force and USSOCOM. 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 in the Capability Development Document and Re-design efforts to correct critical Reliability, Maintainability and Availability issues in support of readiness Operational Safety Improvement Program as prioritized by the United States Marine Corps or an Urgent Universal Needs Statement. Development efforts include Mission System Upgrade, Electrical System Upgrades, Infrared Suppressor, Engine Air Particle Separator, Swashplate Actuator, Mid-Wing Process Unit, ARC 210 Series Radio, Mission Computer Obsolescence Initiative, Weapon Systems Development, AAR-47 Hostile Fire Indicator, Time on Wing, Digital Interoperability, Blue Force Tracker/Netted Weather and Common Configuration Readiness and Modernization (CC-RAM) Nacelle redesign. FY18 will provide for additional Aircraft Mission Maneuvering Envelope Expansion, Velocity Not to Exceed Expansion, Digital Interoperability, Software Reprogrammable Payload, Time on Wing and Reliability Improvement efforts such as Improved Inlet Solution (IIS) development as well as development and testing of Additive Manufacturing processes for selected MV-22 components. 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 and efforts such as IIS. Continue engineering, logistics, flight test, flight test support and address the correction of deficiencies and obsolescence. Continue MV-22 software development/mission computer obsolescence initiatives such as transition tech demo and map replacement demo. Continue V-22 Integrated Aircraft Survivability Equipment to include correcting deficiencies of the current swashplate actuator, EAPS, 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. FY18 continues MV-22 Digital Interoperability (DI), United States Marine Corps Aviation wide implementation of software defined radios, such as Software Reprogrammable Payload, capable of migration to advanced waveforms and payloads, providing enhanced digital connectivity between forces using dissimilar waveforms and/or protocols. DI will enable fleet integration of new capability through the use of tablets with custom applications. DI 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. FY18 continues MV-22 Software Reprogrammable Payload 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 Software Reprogrammable Payload Spiral II. FY18 continues effort started under PE: 0605525N. The Navy Variant (CMV) Hardware Development effort consists of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to modify MV-22 into the CMV 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) a high frequency radio to transmit/receive beyond line of sight over water and (3) a public address system for use while transporting passengers. FY18 continues 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 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. FY18 continues Electrical System re-design and reliability improvement effort started in the Hardware Development Airframe line. This effort will assess and select engineering solutions to improve the Variable Frequency Generator and Generator Control Unit components. Increased V-22 electrical system reliability and capacity is required to accommodate demands on electrical power system as additional systems are added to the V-22. Continue Nacelle redesign efforts that will improve maintainability and reliability, as well as wiring redesign. FY18 continues Infrared Suppressor (IRS) Re-design effort started in the Hardware Development Airframe line. The IRS system masks the infrared signature of an aircraft, which increases the survivability. The current system does not meet reliability requirements and is a high readiness degrader for the V-22 fleet. This effort funds the Engineering & Manufacturing Development, as well as the instrumented flight test of a more reliable V-22 IRS upgrade. FY18 continues MV-22 Technology Insertion development effort started in the Hardware Development Airframe line. This effort provides new capabilities focused on enhancing survivability; software and hardware modularity and maturation of aircraft interfaces to support interoperability. Also includes risk reduction and development efforts such as Multi-Spectral Sensor Integration (Improved Forward Looking Infrared, Degraded Visual Environment Mitigation, Electronic Warfare), Helmet Mounted Display, Modular Avionics/Cyber Security Implementation, Enhanced Defensive Weapons Capabilities, Radio Frequency Threat Protection and Airborne Networking. JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: This program is funded under OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT because it includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2018
• Source ID: 0604262N_5_1319_PB_2018
• Change Summary Explanation: The FY18 funding request shows Infrared Suppressor and Technology Insertion cost elements broken out of the Hardware Development Airframe line. Production Quantity change now reflects 6 aircraft in FY18, 7 in FY19 and FY20, 9 in FY21, and 11 in FY22. Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) was updated to adjust for actuals. Added depth and detail to Digital Interoperability/Software Reprogrammable Payload and Electrical System Re-design schedules. New schedules added for Infrared Suppressor and Technology Insertion cost elements. The schedule for the V-22 Aerial Refueling system (VARS) has been updated to reflect contract award, contractor schedule, and design maturation as the program progresses to Preliminary Design Review in FY17. VARS kits and installs will now complete in FY22. Technical: Not applicable
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Air Platforms
• Cyber
• Electronic Warfare
• Ground and Sea Platforms
• Materials and Manufacturing Processes
• Sensors
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Additive Manufacturing
• Aircrafts
• Airframes
• Amphibious Operations
• Electronic Warfare
• Infrared Countermeasures
• Infrared Signatures
• Infrared Suppressors
• Line Of Sight
• Logistics
• Maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Radio Frequency
• Software Development
• Test And Evaluation
• Warfare
• Warning Systems

Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering

Technology Areas

• Cyber
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Microelectronics
• Space