Arresting System for F-22 and Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)(Air Force)
Abstract
Test a complete dual-disc BC11 braking system, including all associated hardware, software, and required spare consumables. 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. The current 40 year old BAK-12 aircraft arresting system has become overburdened; it cannot 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 tail hook and airframe. The BC11's computer controls include extensive self-diagnostics and would provide feedback to the airfield tower, as well as automated recordkeeping. Also, the system also would require significantly less maintenance and support, which in turn would result in overall lower life-cycle costs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- b539fb00a1b51ec7cae92da9f0cf1779