JSF DUAL CAPABLE AIRCRAFT
Abstract
The F-35 Lightning II Fighter program is developing a family of highly common, affordable, next generation, multi-role aircraft to meet the needs of the USMC, USN, USAF and international partners. The three variants are the F-35A Conventional Takeoff and Landing (CTOL); F-35B Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL); and the F-35C Carrier Variant (CV). Maximum commonality among the variants, consistent with National Disclosure Policy, will minimize life cycle costs. FY2015 continues development and testing of the F-35. As the initial capabilities are being delivered from the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) program, planning for Follow-on Development (FoD) continues. Capability requirements are being matured and FoD planning continues based upon the approved Fifth Generation Fighter Modernization Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), an approved Electronic Warfare ICD, and the results of an OSD Tiger Team Review. FY14 F-35 FoD activity includes drafting of Follow-on Development Increment 1 Capability Development Document (CDD) and further risk reduction. Follow-on Development will provide capability enhancements, required systems upgrades and cost improvements through an incremental acquisition approach. Additionally, the JSF ORD calls for the F-35A (CTOL) Variant Air Vehicle to have the capabilities and provisions for Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) operations in the first post SDD block upgrade. DCA refers to the capability to carry and deliver conventional and non-conventional weapons. DCA operation for the F-35A is internal carriage of two B-61s. Due to extensive certification requirements, the DCA capability planning and design will begin in Block 4A and continue through testing and certification in Block 4B. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 676011_0207142F_7_3600_PB_2015
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