Freedom Variant (LCS 1) Littoral Combat Ship Launch and Handling System Lessons Learned November 2012

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1 U.S. NAVY Freedom Variant (LCS 1) Littoral Combat Ship Launch and Handling System Lessons Learned November 2012 Jimmy Johnson Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Sensors

2 LCS Program in 2005 One Ship Under Contract Preparing for CDR Long Lead Material Ordered Vehicles In Development Mission Packages in Development The Vision Was Established and the Detailed Design was in Progress ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

3 LCS Program 7 Years Later U.S. Navy Program Description Fast, agile, and networked surface combatant with capabilities optimized to defeat asymmetric threats, and assure naval and joint force access into contested littoral regions 55 Ship Program 1/6 of U.S. Navy Fleet 1/3 of Surface Combatants Program Status LCS 1 Delivered 10/2008 LCS 3 Delivered 6/2012 LCS 5,7,9,11 in construction New Capabilities Littoral Missions Minimal Manning Focused Missions Inherent Missions Mission Reconfigurable Counter Mine Shallow Water Anti-Submarine Warfare Anti-Surface Warfare Anti-piracy Special Operations Maritime interdiction operations Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief Shallow Draft for 2X Increased Port Access Interoperable with Manned & Unmanned Systems Affordable Readiness Sustainment Model Homeland Defense Search & Rescue Visit, Board, Search & Seizure Theater Security Cooperation ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

4 LCS Concept Core Systems Seaframe Self Defense Systems Command & Control EXCOMM Offboard Vehicle Control Limited ISR Mission Modules Manned Aircraft Watercraft UVs Sensors Mission Crew Weapons Littoral Missions Focused Missions Counter Mine Shallow Water Anti-Submarine Warfare Anti-Surface Warfare Inherent Missions Maritime Interdiction HA/DR Homeland Defense SAR Robust Launch and Recovery is Key to Meet LCS Mission Requirements ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

5 Launch Recovery & Handling Support of Mission Modules ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

6 Watercraft Launch and Recovery Stern ramp near waterline access allows for safe launch and recovery of watercraft while ship is underway RHIB Launch or Recovery in <5min ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

7 Watercraft Launch and Recovery Stern ramp near waterline access allows for safe launch and recovery of watercraft while ship is underway RHIB Launch or Recovery in <5min ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

8 Aviation Launch and Recovery Flight Deck is more than 1.5 times that of current DDG, CG 47 and FFG7 surface combatants; 6.0m Above the Waterline Operations in Sea State 5 Level 1 Class 1 Certified ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

9 Aviation Launch and Recovery Flight Deck is more than 1.5 times that of current DDG, CG 47 and FFG7 surface combatants; 6.0m Above the Waterline Operations in Sea State 5 Level 1 Class 1 Certified "The large stable flight deck on board LCS 1 eases the pilot's workload even in the heaviest of sea states. The workload reduction results in safer landings. LCDR Dan Brown HMS-73 ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

10 Spacious Aircraft Hangar Aircraft Hangar size is 2 times that of current surface combatants with space for 2 H-60 helos or 1 H-60 helo and 2 VTUAVs Maintenance teams prefer the larger LCS hangar to the smaller hangars on board other vessels. LCDR Dan Brown HMS-73 ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

11 Launch Recovery & Handling Status Vehicle Launch and Recovery Mode Handling Capture Method MH-60R/S Flight Deck Mantis None Fire Scout Flight Deck Manual Talon 11m RHIB Stern Ramp Overhead Crane Rescue Boat Pendant/Tow Winch Status Level 1 Class 1 Certified Tested Certification Planned Tested Port Overboard Davit Manual Tested RMMV Stern Overboard Overhead Crane Tow Loop/ Capture Spine USV Stern Ramp Overhead Crane Tow Loop USS Freedom will be Ready to Deploy in 2013 with a SUW MP with VBSS, 11m RHIB and MH-60R OHC weight tested with Shapes OHC weight tested ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

12 LCS 1 Operational Experience 65,000nm of Operations since 2008 Deployed February 2010 Extensive Use of 11M RHIB and MH-60 4 successful interdictions of narcotics in the Caribbean & Eastern Pacific "The ability to launch and recover boats through our stern ramp recovery method is a game changer. Safer and faster, we have the ability to fully load a small boat with people and gear in the safe confines of the interior of the ship and then quickly launch to execute a mission. Pilots ladders and lowering equipment by rope is no longer necessary." Capt. Randy Garner, Freedom s Commanding Officer ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

13 USS FREEDOM LCS 1 LCS movie from Proven Performance ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

14 Lessons Learned Waterline Launch and Recovery of RHIB Key to Support SUW and VBSS Mission Launch and Recover Fully Manned and Equipped Launch or Recovery in <5min Large Flight Deck and Large Hangar Provides Flexible Aviation Operations Fully supports MH-60R/S and Firescout Sea State 5 Operations Overhead Crane 3 Axis Crane with Stern Overboarding Rails Single System Handles RHIBs, RMMV and Containers Simplifies Movement of Equipment ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

15 Summary The USS Freedom Team has Delivered a Robust Launch and Recovery System Lockheed Martin Gibbs&Cox Marinette Marine ABS PEO LCS NAVSEA NAVAIR NSWC/PC Lessons Learned Incorporated In Follow-on Production Crane Handling Support Equipment Yellow Gear Arrangements Procedures LCS 3 on Builder s Trials October 2011 ASNE Launch & Recovery Symposium

16 LOCKHEED MARTIN MARINETTE MARINE GIBBS & COX Transforming the Littoral Battlespace Littoral Combat Ship Launch & Recovery Questions? U.S. NAVY Copyright 2012 Lockheed Martin Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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