KC-135 Upgrades
Abstract
KC-135 CNS/ATM (Block 45) program – Block 45 addresses obsolescence and reliability and maintainability issues currently experienced by the KC-135 fleet. Funding supports a modification program performing analysis, testing, software development, prototyping, documenting source-data, and integration of a new Digital Flight Director (DFD), Radio Altimeter (RA), Autopilot (AP) and Electronic Engine Instrument Displays (EEID). This program has associated APAF funding in Program Element 0401218F. KC-135 Podded Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) – KC-135 has no defensive capability against the Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) threat. LAIRCM is an evolutionary acquisition program that provides significantly improved defensive systems capability for DoD aircraft to counter the infrared (IR) MANPADS missile threat. KC-135 Podded LAIRCM is a temporary modification to one Air Reserve Component (ARC) KC-135 to perform an Operational Utility Evaluation (OUE) of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) developed podded LAIRCM system that was originally installed on a commercial-variant aircraft. The intent of this modification program is to conduct an OUE to evaluate system suitability to meet Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) mission requirements. The contractor is providing all hardware and software at no cost to facilitate the OUE. Funding will be utilized to support aircraft modification, de-modification, and test and evaluation activities. AMC requirement for this effort is documented in AMC AF 1067, 09-039, dated 15 Dec 09. The program funding includes reductions for Overhead Reduction efficiencies that are not intended to impact program content. The efficiencies reductions total $0.029M in FY12.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 675261_0401218F_7_3600_PB_2012
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