KC-135 Upgrades
Abstract
The C/KC-135 CNS/ATM (Block 45) modification upgrades the Digital Flight Director (DFD), Radar Altimeter (RA), Autopilot (AP) and the Electronic Engine Instrument Display (EEID) and is needed to extend the KC-135 as a viable weapon system through Fiscal Year (FY) 2040. The Block 45 systems mitigates capability gaps identified in the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) for Aerial Refueling (AR) and the Air Force (AF) Integrated Capability Review and Risk Assessment (I-CRRA), address anticipated airspace restrictions within the global CNS/ATM system and improves overall KC-135 shortcomings in reliability, maintainability and supportability. C/KC-135 CNS/ATM (Block 45) will upgrade 417 KC-135 R/T aircraft. These efforts support a fielded weapons system and therefore are assigned to Budget Activity 7, Operational Systems Development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 675261_0401218F_7_3600_PB_2011
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- Root: KC-135s
- Child Accomplishment: MAJOR THRUST: Non-Recurring Engineering and test efforts/tasks for all Block 45 sub programs
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