Propulsion (PP)
Abstract
Propulsion F135 projects within the Continuous Capability Development & Delivery (C2D2) are provided for developmental efforts for propulsion systems and test engine requirements such as Block 4 Integrated Flight Test Support, Engine Flight Test Mechanics, Flight Test Engineering, Engine Hardware, Test Engine procurements, research, component and capability development, prototypes, various studies, and other associated government costs integral to support the developmental stages for F-35 engine modernization, affordability drivers for top engine availability degraders, and improvement to support the F135 Propulsion System for the F-35 Air Vehicle. Testing and development of the three F-35 aircraft variants require engine propulsion funding to enable continued flight hours. Flight hours are budgeted and planned to meet the Block 4 flight test timelines, and required Flight Test support. Flight Test Support efforts will transition to Organic support by FY2026. Transition of Flight Test Support requirements to organic capability includes efforts performed by contractor and government installations, Autonomic Logistics Information System / Operational Data Integrated Network (ALIS/ODIN) transition, and Final Flight Release (FFR) engine support efforts. Propulsion C2D2 provides funding for requirements to support the Air Vehicle modernization efforts with signature predicting improvements and a bridge program for engine modernization. Engine Modernization is part of the wider Air System Modernization effort. In FY2022 and F20Y23, there was a Congressional Add for F135 Engine Enhancement that is being used to fund F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) Preliminary Design through a Preliminary Design Review in December 2023. Starting in FY2024, Engine Modernization will be funded through the standard funding process. ECU Detailed Design labor will be added to the F135 Engine Enhancement contract in December 2024, and the rest of ECU EMD will be awarded in June 2024. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY22, $54.5M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this project element, and in FY23, $58.7M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this project element.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 673504_0604840F_7_3600_PB_2024
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