Air Mobility Plan, 2008 - The Black Vault
Air Mobility Plan, 2008 - The Black Vault
Air Mobility Plan, 2008 - The Black Vault
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improved system is expected to perform 1,000 sorties before scheduled preventive maintenance,<br />
compared to 100 sorties for the current system. This improvement has the potential to save $598<br />
million in life-cycle costs.<br />
Night Vision Imaging System<br />
<strong>The</strong> MAF lacks a standard NVIS for MAF tanker<br />
cockpits and boom operator positions. KC-135<br />
exterior lighting is not night vision-compatible,<br />
limiting the receiver’s ability to utilize their<br />
existing night vision systems. This limits<br />
the ability to perform lights-out air refueling<br />
operations at night. All KC-135 aircraft must<br />
have an NVD-compatible cockpit, boom pod,<br />
and external lighting. This is included in the<br />
<strong>Air</strong>craft Extension Program.<br />
<strong>Air</strong>borne Network Integration<br />
Refer to C-5 Roadmap for ANI description.<br />
<strong>Mobility</strong> <strong>Air</strong> Forces Data Link Integration<br />
Refer to C-5 Roadmap for MAF DLI description.<br />
Joint Tactical Radio Systems<br />
Refer to C-5 Roadmap for JTRS description.<br />
KC-135 Roadmap<br />
KC-135<br />
Deficiencies/Solutions<br />
MAF<br />
Deficiencies/Solutions<br />
Reference<br />
Documents<br />
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