F-22 Tactical Mandates
Abstract
The F-22 TACLink 16 and F-22 Tactical Mandates programs are follow-on modernization efforts to Increment 3.2B and Update 6. The programs will provide Open Systems Architecture (OSA), Link 16 Transmit and Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transpond/Interrogate on the F-22 Block 30/35 combat coded F-22 fleet. In FY 2017 the budget began to reflect the TACLink 16 program. The F-22 recognized a valuable opportunity to field OSA and Link 16 Transmit earlier than originally planned under the F-22 Tactical Mandates. The Link 16 Transmit enables 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). Transmitting tactical data to other aircraft types via datalink is a top Air Force priority. With Link 16 Transmit, the F-22's superior 5th Generation sensor suite will critically support the situational awareness of all participants in the operational environment. The TACLink 16 program accelerates the installation of this key data link capability. Additionally, the TACLink 16 will enable future life cycle savings opportunities for the F-22 and provide risk reduction effort for the F-22 Tactical Mandates program. The F-22 Tactical Mandates program will field Mode 5 IFF on the TACLink 16 baseline. Mode 5 IFF is a Joint Requirements Oversight Council-mandated Blue Force identification capability that improves Raptor survivability and reduces fratricide risk DoD-wide. Mode 5 IFF brings significantly enhanced combat identification in both quality and security over the F-22’s legacy Mode 4 capability. This update is particularly critical given Mode 4 functionality may be unavailable when F-22 Tactical Mandates fields. Funds may be used to resolve emerging safety of flight and diminishing manufacturing sources issues, accommodate technology insertion and fulfill Federal Aviation Administration or other mandates necessary to ensure continued aircrew safety and mission effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 674788_0207138F_7_3600_PB_2018
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