CV-22
Abstract
The CV-22 is a Special Operations Forces (SOF) variant of the 1st generation V-22 tilt-rotor, multi-mission aircraft. CV-22 RDT&E provides development, integration, testing and enhancement of critical capability to insert, extract, and re-supply special operations forces into politically or militarily denied areas. The CV-22 Block 10 configuration added terrain following radar, additional fuel tanks, additional radios, flare/chaff dispensers, radio frequency/infrared and defensive countermeasures, weapons, situational awareness improvements, and Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) to the V-22 Block B aircraft. Block 20 development includes, but is not limited to, improved communications, situational awareness, software, and other requirements specified in the V-22 Block C/20 Capabilities Production Document. A future capabilities increment is following Block 20 to enhance defensive systems and self-deployment capabilities such as improved engine performance, additional CNS/ATM, and improved communications and networking capabilities. CV-22 RDT&E also provides for a baseline CV-22 flight test aircraft for validation/verification of Block 20 and various software and reliability and maintainability mods. The V-22 Joint Program Office is developing improved operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness capabilities in incremental modifications. Ongoing planning and associated activities will take place to prevent Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) and obsolescence issues, as required. US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and USAF jointly fund development projects to meet operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness mission needs. This includes designing, prototyping, integrating, testing and fielding proposed solutions to emerging warfighter issues. USSOCOM funds the development, integration and testing of Special Operations Forces (SOF) unique mission capability, while USAF funds interoperability, basic air vehicle enhancements, integration of Air Force and Navy maintenance and information systems used with the V-22, support for operational testing, and CV-22 implementation and testing of MV-22 Block B and Block C changes. USSOCOM and USAF jointly fund correction of deficiencies and Block 20 development. Block 20 increments 1 and 3 are developed with USAF funds and increment 2 is developed with USSOCOM funds. This program was in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because 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, 2016
- Source ID
- 654103_0401318F_5_3600_PB_2016
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