F-22 Tactical Mandates
Abstract
The TACLink 16 and F-22 Tactical Mandates programs are follow-on modernization efforts to Increment 3.2B. The programs will provide Open Systems Architecture, Link 16 Transmit and Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transpond/Interrogate on the F-22. Thru the FY16 budget, these capabilities were all part of the F-22 Tactical Mandates program. Via the TACLink 16 program, the FY17 budget request recognizes an important opportunity to accelerate fielding of Open Systems Architecture and Link 16 Transmit onto the F-22 one year earlier than possible as part of F-22 Tactical Mandates. Capability integration for the TACLink 16 program will be accomplished using Open Systems Architecture to enable future life cycle savings opportunities for the F-22 and as a risk reduction effort for the F-22 Tactical Mandates program. Both programs will require hardware and software modifications to the Block 30/35 combat coded F-22 fleet. Link 16 Transmit enables the 5th generation F-22 fighter aircraft to transmit tactical information through datalink to the 5th generation F-35 (a.k.a. 5th-to-5th), as well as to 4th generation aircraft (a.k.a. 5th-to-4th). Enabling the F-22 to transmit tactical data to other aircraft types via datalink is a top Air Force priority. With Link 16 Transmit, the Raptor's superior 5th Generation sensor suite will be able to aid the situational awareness of all participants in the operating environment. The TACLink 16 program is an opportunity to accelerate the install of this key data link capability onto the F-22 Raptor. Mode 5 IFF is a Joint Requirements Oversight Council-mandated Blue Force identification capability that improves Raptor survivability and reduces fratricide risk DoD-wide.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 674788_0207138F_7_3600_PB_2017
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