Rotary Wing Aviation
Abstract
This project provides for the development, rapid prototyping, demonstration, and integration of current and maturing technologies for Special Operations Forces-peculiar (SOF-p) rotary wing aviation and training requirements. This project includes modifications to Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) avionics and weapons systems to counter rapidly emerging threats, address cyber security, improve lethality and enhance aircraft self-protection in contested environments. Rotary wing aircraft supported by this project include: MH-60M; MH-47G; A/MH-6; and Future Vertical Lift (FVL). These aircraft provide aviation support to SOF in worldwide contingency operations and low-intensity conflicts. These aircraft must be capable of rapidly deploying, penetrating hostile areas undetected, and operations at extended ranges under adverse weather conditions to infiltrate, provide logistics for, reinforce, and extract SOF. The anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) threat is characterized by an extensive and sophisticated ground based air defense system and an upgraded air-to-air capability targeted against helicopters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- D615_1160403BB_7_0400_PB_2023
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