C-32 Executive Transport Recap

Abstract

The C-32A Executive Transport Recapitalization program will replace the current C-32A aircraft fleet which reaches planned 25-year service life in 2023. Recapitalization efforts will align with the current Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization and the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center Recapitalization efforts to explore commonality and standardization of subsystems and airframes. The C-32A mission is to provide Executive Airlift transportation for the President of the United States, First Lady, Vice President, Cabinet, Congress, and foreign Heads of State. The C-32A recap will mitigate capability gaps when serving as the backup to the VC-25A and VC-25B Presidential Support Aircraft. The C-32A replacement aircraft will have increased range, passenger carrying capacity, enhanced senior leader communications systems, and a private work space. This budget supports funding to complete an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) in collaboration with the E-4B Recapitalization AoA to explore commonality and interoperability of mission equipment including the airframe. Funding also allows for establishing a program office, completing early acquisition activities, begin acquisition strategy development, and conducting market research. Funding also supports initial risk reduction activities and conduct cost/performance trade studies. This program is in Budget Activity 5 (System Development and Demonstration), since it has passed Milestone B approval and is conducting Engineering and Manufacturing Development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full rate production.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2019
• Source ID: 654019_0401310F_5_3600_PB_2019

Tags

Fields of Study

• Business

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering
• Government and Public Administration Law.
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Technology Areas

• Space