AV-8B
Abstract
This program provides for AV-8B Design, Development, Integration and Test of the following improvements: Engine Life Management Program (ELMP), Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) and Avionics/Weapons Integration, Escape System, readiness and obsolescence management. The ELMP is a comprehensive plan to increase safety of flight and operational readiness of the AV-8B F402-RR-408 Engine and Gas Turbine Starter (GTS), as well as other critical engine components. The Program Office will accomplish this mission through the Component Improvement Program (CIP), which entails Engineering Project Description investigations to derive safety and reliability improvements to the engine and engine components. H7.0 OFP will integrate full Harrier Link 16 capability, provide software updates, integrate AIM-9X, a Litening Common OFP update, provide Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) integration improvements, Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) integration, and common avionics ADS-B (out), Mode 5, and Mode S Identification Friend or Foe capabilities as well as integrate required Radar Display Computer processing improvements to enable H7.0 functionality. Other efforts include compliance with crypto modernization requirements, testing compatibility with GPS-modernized weapons, peculiar integration and flight test requirements such as weapons integration and testing, sensors, and countermeasures integration and stores expansion to include APKWS, Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS), Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications, SATURN Communication Waveform and any associated radio/communication systems upgrades, AIM-9X, ALE-43, standoff weapons such as JSOW, and unique flight test, study and component redesign efforts of other avionics, sensors, structural components, aircraft subsystems, weapons systems, or emergent tactical requirements as they arise. The program is working closely with the Common Avionics Program and the Allies (Spain and Italy) on all efforts. Efforts also include engineering activities for development, design and test to support aircraft safety, flight clearance and concept exploration for resolution of emergent safety, service life, escape systems, compatibility, obsolescence, and readiness issues as well as response to fleet urgent operational requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 0652_0604214M_5_1319_PB_2023
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