V-22

Abstract

The V-22 Osprey is an ACAT-ID 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 strike 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 will replace the CH-46E and CH53A/D in the Marine Corps with the MV-22; supplement the H-60 in the Navy with the HV-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 will be capable of flying over 2100 nautical miles with a single refueling, giving the services the advantage of a Vertical/Short Take-off, and Landing (VSTOL) aircraft that can rapidly self-deploy to any location in the world. This program is funded under Engineering Manufacturing and Development (EMD) 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. Block C suitability and effectiveness development upgrades began in FY06 and continue through FY12. Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funding provided in FY10 is for the development of the Main Landing Gear Bay Fire Suppression system. Funding presented in FY11 addresses Capability Development Document (CDD) interoperability requirements through a spiral upgrade acquisition strategy. These funds are the first spiral that provides Key Enabling DoD mandated open systems architecture (MOSA) upgrades for the mission computer hardware and software while simultaneously addressing required interoperability common avionics upgrades and current avionics obsolescence issues. Development efforts include Block C Upgrade, Mission System Upgrade, Mid-Wing Process Unit, and ARC 210 Generation 5 Radio. Basis for FY2010 OEF Supplemental Budget Request: $1,645K is requested due to increased fuel costs. This project includes $.331M for the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund (DAWDF) in FY09.

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Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
1425_0604262N_5_1319_PB_2011

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  • Aerospace Engineering

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  • Fully Networked C3

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