B61 LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM
Abstract
B61 Life Extension Program (LEP): The LEP of the B61 gravity weapon will extend the service life of the weapon, consolidate multiple B61 variants into one modification and improve safety, security, and use control (surety). Provides leadership, management, and oversight of the Air Force-led, joint Department of Defense (DoD) - Department of Energy (DoE) B61 Project Officer's Group (POG). Lead the joint DoD-DoE B61 LEP feasibility, design, cost, and down-select study. Provide technical oversight of the DoE nuclear package LEP activities. Develop weapons trainers, test equipment, tech data, and training for the B61 LEP. Conduct ground and flight tests and support aircraft integration for the B61 LEP. Develop and acquire a B61 tail subassembly (TSA) and ensure integration of B61 LEP onto threshold aircraft. This may include weapon trainers, test equipment, tech data, training and training materials. Additionally, the program office will conduct lab, ground and flight tests, engineering studies and technology analyses, modeling and simulation, logistics evaluations, human system integration, technology maturation, and risk reduction activities in support of the required materiel solution. This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it 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, 2012
- Source ID
- 657007_0101125F_5_3600_PB_2012
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