F-15

Abstract

This effort includes development of F-15 Electronic Protection (EP) capabilities and provides funding for Operational Flight Program (OFP) upgrades, Flight Testing and Infrared Search and Track (IRST). EP will enhance digital Active Electronic Scanned Array (AESA) radar capabilities to counter sophisticated electronic threats. The development of F-15 EP will maximize Key System Attributes (KSA) and EP techniques for F-15E Radar Modernization Program (RMP) in Suite 8E; ensure remaining KSAs and EP techniques for F-15E RMP are included in Suite 9; ensure legacy EP for F-15C APG-63(v)3, commensurate with the APG-63(v)1 radar legacy EP capability, is included in Suite 9; and maximize additional advanced EP for F-15C APG-63(v)3 in Suite 9." For the F-15 to maintain operational effectiveness, the program must continuously provide the platforms with improved capabilities. To accomplish this there is an on-going need to develop software upgrades and to flight test new capabilities and systems. The OFP funding line allows the Air Force to release software upgrades approximately every 3 years. At any one time the program has three OFP upgrades in work: one in requirements definition/pricing, one in code writing and test, and one in flight test and release preparation. The Flight Test funding line allows the Air Force to fund the on-going test effort. Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system will provide air to air detection, tracking and ranging capability for F-15C/D in a radar-denied environment. 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
676020_0207134F_7_3600_PB_2015

Tags

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems

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