Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
Abstract
The Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Project's funding provides for the development of a Capability Set 1 aircraft system within the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) family of systems. FVL Capability Set 1 aircraft will conduct attack/reconnaissance missions in support of the Army's modernization objective of conducting Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). FARA will support the Army, including Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and the Joint Force, in a contested, near peer threat environment. The FARA platform will fill the gap in capability for light weight attack/reconnaissance while significantly increasing speed, range, survivability, and lethality, providing Combatant Commanders with greatly increased tactical, operational and strategic capabilities. Funding supports the development and integration of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). FARA will be powered by Improved Turbine Engine (ITE), with minimum cruise airspeed greater than or equal to 180 KTAS (1.5x Apache), an integrated 20mm gun, Modular Effects Launcher (MEL) for Air Launched Effects (ALE) and Long Range Precision Munition (LRPM), Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) digital backbone, and the highest level of maneuverability and agility. The FVL Capability Set 1 Initial Capabilities Requirements Document (ICRD) was approved in July 2018 under the name Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA). An Abbreviated Capability Development Document (A-CDD) was approved on 9 Apr 2021. The Acquisition Approach and Determination and Findings for Other Transaction Authority for Prototyping agreements were approved on 1 February 2019 by the Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment) to execute a Competitive Prototyping effort.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- F12_0603801A_4_2040_PB_2023
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