JSF DUAL CAPABLE AIRCRAFT
Abstract
The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program will develop and deploy a family of highly common, affordable next generation, stealthy, multi-role strike fighter aircraft that meets the needs of the USN, USAF, USMC and allies with maximum commonality among the variants, consistent with National Disclosure Policy, to minimize life cycle costs. The Joint Contract Specification requirements call for the F-35A (CTOL) Variant Air Vehicle to have the capabilities and provisions for Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) operations. DCA refers to the capability to carry and deliver conventional or non-conventional weapons. DCA operation is internal carriage of two B-61s. In accordance with the Operational Requirements Document, DCA will be integrated in the first post-SDD block upgrade in time to meet Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan force structure requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 676011_0207142F_7_3600_PB_2012
Related Documents
- Root: Joint Strike Fighter Squadrons
- Child Accomplishment: DCA
- Child Cost Item: c978851b6b8dfb18dabb97c35274b0d0