Lightweight Torpedo Development
Abstract
Lightweight Torpedo program designs, integrates and tests the Lightweight Torpedo (LWT, MK54). The Lightweight Torpedo provides performance improvements in shallow water, counter-measure environments. The Engineering Development Model (EDM) contract was awarded to Raytheon Systems Company in June 1996. The EDM contract has delivered twenty-one EDM units to support the in-water test program. Initial Operating Capability (IOC) achieved in 2004. Budget supports Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) Program using an incremental developmental acquisition approach combining hardware and Advanced Processor Build (APB) software upgrades to enable rapid fielding of improvements to the Fleet. The P3I program will focus on common Lightweight Torpedo (LWT) and Heavyweight Torpedo (HWT) hardware and software architecture enhancements that will provide re-architecture, broadband array improvements, and Block Upgrade (BUG) and APB software improvements. Future APB software builds will utilize the common torpedo software to deliver software and tactics to both the MK 48 ADCAP and MK 54 Lightweight torpedoes. The P3I program will also support development of enhanced weapon delivery methods, including the high altitude launch of the MK 54 from Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) with the High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC). FY 2010: Developed hardware/software improvements for P3I program. Developed of MK54 high altitude launch capability from MPA. FY 2011: Continue development of hardware/software improvements for P3I program. Continue development of MK54 high altitude launch capability from MPA. A modification to the MK54 P3I program was directed by CNO to address a Fleet Urgent Operation Need (UON), which enables the early fielding of specific BUG capabilities. The Development of these changes are being accomplished under the software program and are referred to as the Torpedo UON Rapid Fielding (TURF) effort. TURF development and testing, which will be accomplished through a Quick Reaction Assessment (QRA), will result in TURF fleet release in late FY11, pushing BUG IOC from the 4th qtr FY12 to 4th qtr FY15. FY 2012: Continue development of hardware/software improvements for P3I program. Continue development of MK54 high altitude launch capability from MPA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0604610N_5_1319_PB_2012
- Change Summary Explanation
- Technical: Not Applicable Schedule: Not applicable.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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