CV-22 Block 20 Systems

Abstract

Improves situational awareness, ISR, weapons, SOF communications, avionics, interoperability, survivability, speed and maneuverability, mission deployment, reliability, and maintainability of the CV-22 platform. Included within Block 20 is the FDWS. FDWS provides the CV-22 with the capability to suppress threats in the forward hemisphere while the aircraft is in the critical phase of landing and takeoff at the mission objective. The FDWS integrates the fielded GAU-17 belly gun system currently employed on the USMC MV-22 aircraft with the SOF peculiar Color Helmet Mounted Display and cockpit firing controls for pilot operation.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Source ID
68881d43d25a2d8ebc9d8b2d7dd6fdef

Tags

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

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