B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program Tailkit Assembly (B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA)
Abstract
The B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program will consolidate Modifications 3, 4, 7 and 10 into a single modification (B61-12) while extending the system's service life. B61-12 is an air-delivered nuclear gravity weapon providing nuclear capability on existing legacy aircraft and dual capable aircraft. The single variant will operate in two modes: System 1 (analog/ballistic mode) and System 2 (digital/guided mode). The B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program Tailkit Assembly (B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA) (herein referred to as B61-12 TKA) is the enabler for realizing System 2. This is an Air Force led, joint DoD/Department of Energy (DOE) program managed through the B61 LEP Project Officers Group and its subgroups. The DoD responsibility is accomplished through a partnership between the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC). In accordance with the Air Force Materiel Command mission assignment memorandum (dated February 11, 2011) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)/AFNWC Memorandum of Understanding (dated June 28, 2012), the AFLCMC is responsible for the development, acquisition, and delivery of a guided tailkit assembly and the AFNWC is responsible for all-up-round technical integration, system qualification, and fielding of the B61-12 variant. Additionally, the AFNWC has overall responsibility for B61-12 programmatic integration and operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness. The DOE/NNSA is responsible for the B61-12 Bomb Assembly and all aspects of the nuclear warhead, including design, manufacture, and portions of sustainment. Funding of these activities will be shared between the DoD and DOE.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA614733
Entities
Organizations
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center