T-38 Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP)
Abstract
The T-38C Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP) installed a “Glass Cockpit” in the T-38 upgrading T-38A/B models to T-38C models. The AUP modification, which utilizes a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)/Non-Developmental Item (NDI) approach to acquire kits, is currently in sustainment phase and requires regular block upgrades to incorporate software, hardware improvements, and new requirements as mandated by Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration and National Aerospace System (DoD/FAA/NAS) and flight safety issues into both the aircraft and Aircrew Training Devices (ATD). This effort also includes support to obtain Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) certification associated with each block upgrade. Further, engineering services, studies, analysis and support to determine the feasibility of incorporating changes for making informed lifecycle cost business decisions based on Diminishing Manufacturing Resources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). This project is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD), because it primarily involves the missionization of NDI or COTS equipment and components.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 654376_0604233F_5_3600_PB_2013
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