F-22

Abstract

The F-22A Raptor represents the USAF's top priority for providing the Joint Force with air dominance, operational access, homeland and cruise missile defense for the next 20+ years. The F-22A is a first-of-a-kind multi-mission fighter aircraft that combines stealth, supercruise, advanced maneuverability and integrated avionics to make it the world's most capable combat aircraft. The F-22A is currently closing out the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of acquisition and continuing the spiral-modernization phase. This exhibit includes the spiral modernization enhancements required to enable a more robust air dominance air-to-air/Suppression/Destruction of Enemey Air Defense (SEAD/DEAD) and other air-toground target engagement capability in the most demanding threat environments-day or night. Spirals 2 and 3 continue the development of global strike capability. The development program enhances the air vehicle, engine, and training system capabilities to improve F-22A weapons, communications, and Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Prior to FY08, the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) was included as a necessary expense to Increment 2 (Drop 1) and 3 (Drops 2 and 3). Due to increased scope in FY08, this effort is now its own line item below. All documentation prior to FY08 uses the term "spiral." In accordance with current policy guidance, the new terminology is increment. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because the F-22A Program is developing the next-generation air dominance fighter for the USAF to counter emerging worldwide threats.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: 674785_0207138F_7_3600_PB_2011

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• Aerospace Engineering
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.