V-22

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 (COD) 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 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 (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 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 a Urgent Universal Needs Statement. Development efforts include Mission System Upgrade, Electrical System Upgrades, Engine Air Particle Separator (EAPS), Mid-Wing Process Unit, ARC 210 Series Radio, Mission Computer Obsolescence Initiative, Weapon Systems Development, Time on Wing, Digital Interoperability (DI), Technology Insertion such as: Infrared Suppressor (IRS), Modular Avionics Mission Computer Re-design / CyberSecurity, Center Console Re-design, Flight Control System Re-design, Degraded Visual Environment (DVE), Helmet Mounted Display and Multi-Spectral Sensor, Aircraft Mission Maneuvering Envelope Expansion and testing of Additive Manufacturing processes for selected MV-22 components. The V-22 Hardware Development Airframe continues to fund development efforts in support of V-22 Block upgrades, Time on Wing and Safety Improvement efforts such as Cockpit Engine Health Indicator and gearbox vibration monitoring. Continue engineering, logistics, flight test, flight test support and address the correction of deficiencies and obsolescence. Continue V-22 software development/mission computer obsolescence initiatives such as transition tech demo and modular avionics mission computer redesign. Continue V-22 Integrated Aircraft Survivability Equipment to include correcting deficiencies; radar warning system, integration with an upgraded missile warning and active infrared countermeasure system, rotor blade tabs, nacelle sails, Miniature Airborne Global Positioning System Receiver (MAGR2K), Defensive Weapons capabilities and providing integrated threat warning information on the aircrafts main flight displays. Continue correcting deficiencies of the current EAPS and development of particle separation solutions. Continue Nacelle redesign efforts that will improve maintainability and reliability, as well as wiring redesign. V-22 Hardware Development Propulsion will continue to fund the flight/engine hours that are necessary for the design, development, validation and verification of the V-22 propulsion and power systems at the Patuxent River squadron. Rolls-Royce will continue to provide engine support and development of V-22 flight testing. FY20 continues 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. FY20 continues the CMV-22 Hardware Development efforts which consist of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to modify MV-22 into the CMV-22 configuration to perform the 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 (HF) radio to transmit/receive beyond line of sight over water and (3) a public address system for use while transporting passengers. CMV-22 will begin development testing to include preliminary envelope expansion, Electromagnetic Environment Effects testing, HF radio testing and begin Carrier Suitability and integration testing. CMV will continue to support development efforts such as: EAPS, Electrical System (IRS) Re-design, Center Console Re-design and Modular Avionics / Cyber Security Implementation. FY20 continues Electrical System re-design and reliability improvement efforts. Upgrading the 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 aircraft. This effort will design, develop, validate and verify engineering solutions to improve (1) the Constant Frequency Generator, (2) the Variable Frequency Generator and (3) all associated electrical system interfaces. FY20 continues IRS Re-design and Reliability improvement efforts. The IRS system masks the infrared signature of the V-22 aircraft, which increases operational survivability. The current IRS system fails to meet reliability requirements. This effort will design, develop, validate and verify engineering solutions to improve the V-22 IRS system to include funds for the EMD and instrumented flight test of IRS system solutions. FY20 continues development efforts for Technology Insertion under Open Systems Architecture Maturation of aircraft interfaces to support Cyber-Resilient interoperability. Also includes risk reduction and development efforts such as Modular Avionics/Cyber Security Implementation, Cyber/Safe Flight Controls improvements and Center Console Redesign. FY20 continues V-22 Multi-Spectral Sensor risk reduction and developmental efforts for an improved Navigation Sensor including added capabilities such as targeting and designating as well as DVE improvements. FY20 Continues development efforts started under the Technology Insertion line.Open System Architecture / Cyber Security provides new capabilities focused on enhancing survivability; software and hardware modularity and maturation of aircraft interfaces to support Cyber-Resilient interoperability. 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: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 1425_0604262N_5_1319_PB_2020

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Fields of Study

• Engineering

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• Aerospace Engineering

Technology Areas

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