T-38 Operational System Development
Abstract
The T-38 is a twin engine, two seat (tandem), supersonic jet trainer used by Air Education and Training Command as an advanced trainer in Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training. Modifications are budgeted to enhance operational capability while improving flight safety, reliability and maintainability. There are currently 505 T-38's in the Air Force inventory (53 T-38A, 6 AT-38B and 446 T-38C) with 5 T-38Cs pending removal. T-38s first entered service in 1960 and average over 50 years old. Studies & development efforts supporting future ACAT III Engineering Change Proposals to address obsolescence issues and the regular block upgrades are required to keep the system current. These will be accomplished with Operations & Maintenance funding unless the block upgrade provides additional capabilities. Block upgrades incorporate software and/or hardware improvements to comply with new capabilities mandated by Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, or National Airspace System, and to address flight safety issues. The block upgrades support the T-38C aircraft and Aircrew Training Devices. L3 Display Systems is unable to continue support of the T-38C Multi-Functional Display (MFD) and the Electronic Engine Display (EED) beyond March 2026. Development of replacement displays must begin in FY21 to ensure continued AETC pilot production. There are 2 MFDs and 2 EEDs per aircraft (1,768 displays). The current Program Office Estimate indicates MFD and EED development funding requirements of FY21 $10.280M and FY22 $10.160M and procurement funding requirements of: FY23 $42.999M and FY24 $45.839M. Market research is continuing. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver T-38 Operational systems Development weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605826F, 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605830F, 0605831F, 0605832F, and 0605898F."
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 676037_0604233F_7_3600_PB_2020
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