APACHE BLOCK III
Abstract
Project D17, Apache Block III (AB3) funding is for the non-recurring engineering (NRE), development, and testing work associated with the planned remanufacture and new build of 690 Apache aircraft in the Block III configuration (deliveries began in Oct 2011). The AB3 program consists of two Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP), AB3A Remanufacture and AB3B New Build. D17 program addresses obsolescence and reliability challenges as well as adds significant combat capability to the aircraft. Upgrades include: Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Level III-IV Control, Improved Situational Awareness, Upgraded Communications Suite, Improved Drive and Propulsion Systems, Improved Targeting Capability, Increased Computer Processing Capability and Speed, Improved Navigation Systems, and Improved Diagnostics and Maintainability. Upgrades are integrated as incremental block modifications. The program addresses operational shortfalls identified during real-world combat missions and meets Longbow Apache Capability Production Document (CPD) requirements for modernization. Funding also provides for the Modernized Rocket Launcher (MRL) to support the MIL-STD1760 digital AH-64D Apache and OH-58F Kiowa Warrior aircraft. MRL replaces the analog interface M260 and M261 Hydra-70 rocket launchers on Army Aviation aircraft that employ digital interfaces to address reliability shortcomings identified during combat missions. MRL is a fully-digitized launcher, which provides reduced weight, increased safety, reliability, flexibility, and improved accuracy and effectiveness while employing the Hydra-70 rocket system. MRL will eliminate weapon-unique aircraft equipment by providing a non-proprietary, open architecture standard MIL-STD-1760 interface and will improve reliability and maintainability through launcher and rocket Built-in-Test (BIT) and supports future growth. FY2013 funding totals do not include any previously requested funding for current FY2013 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) requirements, and no FY2013 OCO funds have been previously requested in the RDTE Project D17. FY2012 funding totals do not include any previously requested funding for current FY2012 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) requirements, and no FY2012 OCO funds have been previously requested in the RDTE Project D17. FY2011 funding totals did not include any previously requested funding for current FY2011 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) requirements, and no FY2011 OCO funds have been previously requested in the RDTE Project D17.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- D17_0203744A_7_2040_PB_2013
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