Product Development - Block 4 Planning and Systems Engineering
Abstract
Block 4 Planning and Systems Engineering preliminarily design and delta SRR for all variants of the F-35 Aircraft. This is a continuation of the previous Block 4 Requirements Decomposition effort which will include activities leading up to a successful System Functional Review (SFR) and select facility upgrades required for Block 4 research, development, test and evaluation. Included in Block 4 are upgraded capabilities and continuous improvements to maintain Air System viability against evolving threats indicated in the Electronic Warfare Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), the Fifth Generation Fighter Modernization ICD, and the FoM Capability Development Document (CDD), reduce life cycle cost, and improve operational suitability. Expected completion of a Block 4.1 Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and a Block 4.2 System Requirements Review (SRR) will address additional Block 4 capabilities requirements. Post-PDR risk reduction and pre-planning for subsequent Block 4 Modernization events are included. Capability planning effort and preparations will lead to formal acquisition approval of a Block 4 Modernization contract.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 1e329c1eeaf5b83eef32c3d6421a0e4b