NPG14_CHINFO_Web_7Mar14
NPG14_CHINFO_Web_7Mar14
NPG14_CHINFO_Web_7Mar14
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U.S. NAVY PROGRAM GUIDE 2014<br />
Status<br />
The APG-79 completed subcontractor competition in November<br />
1999, the Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract<br />
was awarded in February 2001, and the radar achieved Initial Operational<br />
Capability in 2007. The APG-79 AESA program of record<br />
is for 550 systems. AESA Milestone C and Low-Rate Initial<br />
Production approvals were received in January 2004, for initial<br />
delivery with Lot 27 Super Hornets in FY 2005. Full Rate Production<br />
was achieved in June 2007, following completion of the Initial<br />
Operational Test and Evaluation in December 2006. The first deployment<br />
of the AESA system was with VFA-22 in 2008. Retrofit<br />
installations into Block II Lot 26-29 F/A-18E/Fs began in 2013.<br />
Developers<br />
Boeing<br />
Raytheon<br />
St. Louis, Missouri, USA<br />
El Segundo, California, USA<br />
ASQ-228 Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking<br />
Infrared (ATFLIR) Sensor<br />
Description<br />
The ATFLIR provides the F/A-18A+/C/E/F Hornet and Super<br />
Hornet aircraft with a significantly enhanced capability to detect,<br />
track, and attack air and ground targets, compared to the<br />
legacy AAS-38/46 NITEHAWK Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared<br />
(FLIR) system. Laser-guided and Global Positioning System<br />
standoff weapons systems and higher-altitude attack profiles<br />
require the improved performance of the ATFLIR. The ATFLIR<br />
provides a significant improvement in operational effectiveness to<br />
support precision-strike mission requirements. Improved reliability<br />
and maintainability increase operational availability while reducing<br />
total ownership costs. The ATFLIR consists of a mid-wave<br />
FLIR and electro-optical sensor, laser spot tracker, and a tactical<br />
laser for designation and ranging. Improvements to the ATFLIR<br />
include the addition of an infrared marker, ROVER data link, and<br />
moving target track improvements.<br />
Status<br />
ATFLIR completed Phase I Operational Test and Evaluation in<br />
September 2003 and was determined to be operationally suitable<br />
and effective and was recommended for further fleet introduction.<br />
ATFLIR achieved Initial Operational Capability in September<br />
2003 and has demonstrated its combat capability during Operations<br />
Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The ATFLIR production<br />
contract is complete with a program of record of 410 pods.<br />
Developers<br />
Boeing<br />
Raytheon<br />
St. Louis, Missouri, USA<br />
El Segundo, California, USA<br />
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