Blackhawk Product Improvement Program

Abstract

The H-60L Digital BLACK HAWK, now designated as UH-60V, is designed to update the existing H-60L analog architecture to a digital infrastructure enabling the upgraded aircraft to have a similar Pilot-Vehicle Interface (PVI) to the H-60M. The program will address current capability gaps and meet operational requirements by employing an evolutionary acquisition approach to leverage mature technologies that have been successfully integrated on other military aircraft. The program will reduce obsolescence and increase commonality and interoperability by installing a digital cockpit, bussing and upgrading the communication/identification suite, improving navigation guidance, and integrating Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), digital moving map, and Joint Variable Message Format (JVMF) messaging. FY 2016 UH-60V funds hardware and software development as well as prototype support. Tasks include build of aircraft 1 and 2, Bench Test Facility Assembly, and developmental testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Source ID
ES3_0607136A_7_2040_PB_2016

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

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