Future Directions in Tactical Vertical Lift

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1 Presented to: American Helicopter Society Future Directions in Tactical Vertical Lift "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited. Review completed by the AMRDEC Public Affairs Office 28 April 2010; FN4617" Date 29 April 2010 Presented by: Jim Snider Director for Aviation Development Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center

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3 How to Think About Future Tactical Vertical Lift 2 Yourfilename.ppt

4 AGENDA Current Initiatives / Programs The Aviation Science and Technology Challenge OSD Future Vertical Lift Transition to the Future 3 Yourfilename.ppt

5 Current Initiatives Shaping the Future US Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) Aviation Operations Capability Based Assessment (CBA) USAACE Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Aircraft Analysis Study DARPA/Army Study on the Future of VTOL Aviation OSD Future Vertical Lift Initiative Army Aviation JMR Demonstrator Program 4 Yourfilename.ppt

6 Current Army Rotorcraft S&T Investment Operations and Support CBM Rotor Durability Advanced Technology Demonstration Efforts $550M Passive Applied Research $316M Optimum Solution Active SA Space Aircraft Survivability Equipment Aircraft & Crew Protection Human machine Interface Rotorcraft & System concept studies Aircrew Survivability Reduced O&S Technologies Advanced R/W Concept Propulsion & Drives Rotors & Flight Controls Aviation Weapons Integration Rotors & Flight Control: Adaptive Vehicle Management Optimal Speed Rotor Reconfigurable Rotors High Performance R/W Designs Propulsion & Drives Technologies Transmissions Engines 5 Yourfilename.ppt Unmanned Systems Unmanned-Manned Teaming/Autonomy Airspace Control

7 The S&T Challenge STRATEGIC DEPLOYMENTS LONG LOGISTICS TRAIL MOUNTAINS & DESERTS JUNGLES & DENSE FORESTS Joint Future Operational Environment POOR INFRASTRUCTURE CITIES COMPLEX DEMOGRAPHICS The future operational environment demands simultaneous, distributed, non-contiguous operations Increased reliance on force projection by Aviation 6 Yourfilename.ppt

8 The S&T Challenge Army Aviation is the service's most requested asset around the globe,.. some units are spending as much time on deployments as they do at home. General James D. Thurman I want vertical lift aircraft that fly faster, go farther and carry more stuff Colonel Clay Hutmacher, Commander 160 th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Note: The 160 th SOAR has been engaged continuously in combat operations since September Yourfilename.ppt

9 The S&T Challenge Commanding General s Intent We need an affordable and effective integrated pilotage system across the fleet, to enhance full spectrum operations, especially in degraded visual environments. It is paramount that all Aviation S&T efforts are focused, integrated, and synchronized. We must quit piecemealing component technologies and develop an integrated effort which considers all facets necessary to fielding a capability 8 Yourfilename.ppt

10 The S&T Challenge Commanding General s Intent The biggest impediment for rapid insertion of technology into our aircraft is the platform specific, proprietary architectures that require us to develop, test and field unique solutions for incorporation of technology improvements. Aviation platforms, must perform these tasks to standard, worldwide, in conditions ranging from standard sea level to high/hot (6k Pressure Altitude / 95 Deg F) across the full spectrum of environmental conditions. The utility and cargo fleet should carry their combat loads up to a 424 km unrefueled radius with 30 minutes station time; while, attack and reconnaissance aircraft should meet the 424 km unrefueled radius with 120 minutes station time. 9 Yourfilename.ppt

11 MISSION Attack Armed Recon Scout ISR SERVICE ARMY USMC MH/AH-6J OH-58D (KW) AH-64D Firescout AH-1W AH-1Z The S&T Challenge Future Aviation Decision Points Tied to Army OH-58D replacement Pending decision on armed recon analysis ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE MARINE CORPS COAST GUARD 2046 Utility Medevac SOF ASW SUW Transport Assault VertRep SAR Mine CM CSAR Heavy Lift Mine CM SOF Ultraheavy Lift USMC ARMY USN USCG USAF ARMY USN USMC USAF UH-1Y VH-3/60 MV-22B CH-53D UH-72A UH-60M MH-60R MH-60S MH-65C/DE MH-60T CV-22B CVLSP* CH/MH-47 D/F/G MH-53E CH-53K CH-53E JFTL * Initial Operational Capability DP 1: SLEP or New Start Technology Development 2010 ICD in work ICD complete; AoA next Estimated Half-life DP 2: New Start EMD 10 Yourfilename.ppt VH-60N CH-53K VH-3D Estimated End of Useful Life ~2050 * Not Program of Record 10

12 Congressional / OSD Response 11 Yourfilename.ppt

13 OSD Future Vertical Lift Initiative 2009 National Defense Authorization Act The Congressional Rotorcraft Caucus is concerned about the lack of a strategic plan for vertical lift aircraft in the US SECDEF Memorandum I have directed OSD to lead the development of a CBA to outline an approach to future development of vertical lift aircraft for all Services OSD Future Vertical Lift ESG Rotorcraft Survivability Study AUG 09 Capabilities Based Assessment NOV 09 S&T Plan JUN 10 Strategic Plan JUL Yourfilename.ppt

14 Vertical Lift Consortium Meeting 5-6 May Huntsville VLC Board of Directors Robert Lindberg, National Institute of Aerospace Daniel Schrage, Georgia Tech M.E. Rhett Flater, AHS International Fred Dickens, Rolls-Royce Corporation Scott Rettig, AgustaWestland NA Stephen Mundt, EADS North America Robert Wood, Northrop Grumman Nick Lappos, Bell Helicopter Eric Streich, The Boeing Company Dan Spoor, Lockheed Martin Mark Miller, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Rudolph Ostovich, Parker Ostovich +Associates Doug Baldwin, Baldwin Technology Company John Piasecki, Piasecki Aricraft Corporation Ed Fortunato, Honeywell Kip Freeman, Goodrich Corportion Academic/Nonprofit Academic/Nonprofit AHS Engine Large Contractor Large Contractor Large Contractor Large OEMs Large OEMs Large OEMs Large OEMs NT Contractor NT Contractor Small VTOL R&D Supplier Supplier 13 Yourfilename.ppt

15 THE ARMY RESPONSE Joint Multi-Role 14 Yourfilename.ppt

16 Future Roadmap MISSION ATTACK/ RECON (Near Term) AH-64A (FY08-09) (FY10-15) (FY16-24) OH - 58D KW Hunter Warrior Shadow Raven - The POM Years AH 64D LB FireScout Block III Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter FCS Class I The EPP Years FY 2025 and Beyond 2025 Timeframe AH64/KW replacement - Smaller, lighter, more affordable - Integrated approach to survivability - Optionally manned Manned-Unmanned complementary MEP and weapons UAS autonomy/fbct objective UAS systems UTILITY UH-60A/L UH-1 (Divest) UH-60M UH-72A UH-60L UH-60M/HH-60M 2030 Timeframe UH-60 Replacement - 6K/95 o flight performance - Extend Life of UH-60M Replace LUH with COTS CARGO/ HVY LIFT C-23 (CARGO) (Divest) CH-47D JCA CH-47F 15 Yourfilename.ppt 2035 Timeframe CH-47 Replacement - Common MEP/ components - 6K/95 o flight performance - Leverage JHL tech demo

17 Army Aviation Joint Multi-Role Development FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 Platform Technologies Power Technologies 10 Year S&T Investment Systems Analysis and Concepts Technology Demonstrators (Manned / Unmanned) Joint Common Architecture Joint Common Architecture DECISION Operational Support and Sustainment Technologies Mission Systems Technologies 16 Yourfilename.ppt

18 Future Aviation Decision Points MISSION Attack Armed Recon Scout ISR SERVICE ARMY USMC MH/AH-6J OH-58D (KW) AH-64D Firescout AH-1W AH-1Z Tied to Army OH-58D replacement Pending decision on armed recon analysis ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE MARINE CORPS COAST GUARD 2046 Utility MV-22B Medevac CH-53D SOF USMC UH-72A ASW ARMY SUW Systems AnalysisUH-60M USN and Concepts Transport USCG MH-60R Assault USAF MH-60S VertRep SAR MH-65C/DE Joint Common Architecture Mine CM MH-60T CSAR Heavy Lift Mine CM SOF Ultraheavy Lift ARMY USN USMC USAF UH-1Y VH-3/60 CV-22B CVLSP* CH/MH-47 D/F/G MH-53E CH-53K CH-53E JFTL * Initial Operational Capability DP 1: SLEP or New Start Technology Development 2010 Technology Demonstrators ICD in work ICD complete; AoA next Estimated Half-life DP 2: New Start EMD 17 Yourfilename.ppt VH-60N CH-53K DECISION VH-3D Estimated End of Useful Life ~2050 * Not Program of Record 17

19 Joint Multi-Role Development AMRDEC Moffat Field Lead Research and Analysis AMRDEC Redstone Arsenal Lead Architecture Development FT Rucker AMRDEC Aviation Applied Technology Directorate Lead Demonstrator Program Lead Concepts and Studies 18 Yourfilename.ppt

20 AMRDEC Aviation Integration Facility Full Authority Control Joint Common Open Architecture Reconfigurable Fiber Network 19 Yourfilename.ppt

21 S&T Investment Interest Areas Survivability Situational Awareness Affordability Signature Reduction Aircraft Hardening Redundancy Speed Active Protection Virtual Cockpit UAS Associates Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) Control Sensor Fusion On Condition Maintenance Non-proprietary software Commonality Foliage Penetrating Sensors Performance Network Lethality Hybrid Engines Active Rotor Control Swashplateless Variable Geometry Rotors Sea Based GIG Compatibility Multi-level Security SW driven waveforms Integrated Assured Comms Directed Energy Scalable Auto/Ai Target recognition Selectable yield warheads TBD TBD TBD 20 Yourfilename.ppt

22 CAN WE SUCCEED? CURRENT FLEET Reconnaissance Attack Utility Heavy Lift JMR 21 Yourfilename.ppt

23 Airframe Growth 6000/95F / Mission Profile Aviation platforms, must perform these tasks to standard, worldwide, in conditions ranging from standard sea level to high/hot (6k Pressure Altitude / 95 Deg F) across the full spectrum of environmental conditions. The utility and cargo fleet should carry their combat loads up to a 424 km unrefueled radius with 30 minutes station time; while, attack and reconnaissance aircraft should meet the 424 km unrefueled radius with 120 minutes station time. 22 Yourfilename.ppt

24 The Manned/Unmanned System 424 Km / 120 Minutes Station Time 6K Knot Cruise 23 Yourfilename.ppt

25 CAN WE SUCCEED? 24 Yourfilename.ppt