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 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. Currently converting all Block B and the Block A to Block C configuration. 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 (USMC) or a Urgent Universal Needs Statement. FY 2022 continues Airframe Hardware Development to fund development efforts in support of V-22 Block upgrades, Time on Wing, ARC-210 Series Radio and Safety Improvement efforts such as Condition Based Maintenance. Continues engineering, logistics, flight test, flight test support and addresses the correction of deficiencies and obsolescence. Continues V-22 software development/mission computer obsolescence initiatives such as transition tech demo and modular avionics mission computer re-design. Continues development of V-22 Integrated Aircraft Survivability Equipment (IASE) to include correcting deficiencies, radar warning system, integration with an upgraded missile warning and active infrared countermeasure system. Continues rotor blade tabs, defensive weapons capabilities and providing integrated threat warning information on the aircrafts main flight displays. Continues correcting deficiencies on the current Engine Air Particle Separator (EAPS) and Enhanced Standby Flight Instrument (ESFI). FY 2022 continues Propulsion/Mission Care Hardware Development 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. FY 2022 continues the CMV-22 Hardware Development efforts which consist of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to modify the 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 (BLOS) over water, (3) a public address (PA) system for use while transporting passengers, (4) an improved cargo handling system, and (5) enhanced fuel jettison system. CMV-22 will continue developmental testing to include preliminary envelope expansion, Electromagnetic Environment Effects testing, HF radio testing, Carrier Suitability and integration testing. CMV-22 will continue to support development efforts such as: EAPS, Infrared Suppressor (IRS) re-design, Center Console re-design, and Modular Avionics/Cyber Security Implementation. FY 2022 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. This effort will design, develop, validate and verify engineering solutions to improve (1) the Constant Frequency Generator (CFG), (2) other frequency generators and (3) all associated electrical system interfaces. FY 2022 continues Open System Architecture/Cyber Security development efforts to provide new capabilities focused on enhancing survivability, software and hardware modularity, and maturation of robust aircraft data interfaces. Continue risk reduction and development efforts such as cyber-resilient interoperability, Modular Avionics/Cyber Security Implementation, Cyber Safe Flight Control improvements, along with Control Display Unit (CDU) and Center Console re-design. Continues research, requirements analysis, and development of obsolescence mitigation solutions for aging V-22 Avionics systems to overcome obsolete hardware availability. Replacement systems will be designed to provide compatibility with all legacy interfaces and functions while resolving deficiencies, meeting expanding needs, and leveraging hardware and software technologies to mitigate future obsolescence. FY 2022 continues risk reduction and developmental efforts for improved situational awareness and safety in Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) situations. A Digital Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) system integrated with an Integrated Processor operating in an Ethernet Environment is required to interface and function with the new Enhanced Visual Acuity (EVA) system being developed. The DVE/HMD safety improvement is a Deputy Commandant for Aviation priority. 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, 2022
• Source ID: 1425_0604262N_5_1319_PB_2022

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Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.

Technology Areas

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