Aircraft Arresting System for F-22 and Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) (Air Force)
Abstract
To provide a previously unavailable functionality and enhanced capability by safely and controllably decelerating the full array of US Air Force fighter aircraft without imparting excessive hook-loading and dangerous end-of-arrestment aircraft rollback. This evaluation will provide a complete dual-disc BC11 braking system, including all associated hardware, software, and required spare consumables. All necessary installation, operational, and maintenance instructions will also be included. Headquarters Air Combat Command/A7OI, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia will evaluate the BC11 computer-controlled caliper-disk aircraft arresting system from Scama of Vderstad, Sweden. As new aircraft, such a the F-22 and JSF, are introduced into the Air Force's inventory, the 40 year old BAK-12 aircraft arresting system has become overburdened; it can not be adjusted to safely stop an F-22 throughout the F-22's full operational range of stopping speeds and the lighter-weight F-16 without over stressing the tailhook and airframe. The BC11's computer controls include extensive self-diagnostics and can electronically provide feedback to the airfield tower, as well as automated recordkeeping. The system would require significantly less maintenance and support than today's system and in turn would result in overall lower life-cycle costs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- a1bd0d0a7d440f880e910374b1d05917