Transcript The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Tomorrow’s Air Power Today

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Tomorrow’s Air Power Today
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Super Hornet … Super Agile … Superformance
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F/A-18E/F… a Model Defense Program
• 203 aircraft delivered as of Sep 04
• 5th year of Multiyear Procurement I
(FY00 – FY04)
– On cost / ahead of schedule
• Multiyear Procurement II
(FY05 – FY09)
– 42 aircraft per year (+6, -0)
• Program of Record
– 460 F/A-18E/F
– 90 EA-18Gs
• Operational in 5 carrier air wings
• Combat Proven
Stable, long term, low-risk production
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USG Policy Champions
Comparative Development
Programs
11.2
Cost rising, still in SDD, OT&E incomplete …
19.2
F/(A)-22
2 year slip, SDD cost ~doubled …
F-35
Operational, combat proven, large stable of
weapons, stable/declining cost, ahead of delivery
schedule, model DoD program
7
7
F/A-18E/F
Sweden: 120+ of 204 delivered. Exports to Hungary,
S. Africa.
9 (est.)
11
Gripen
10
16 ……
Rafale
9
15 …..
Typhoon
0
5
10
15
Year
I Navy Squadron, AF in 2009, small stable of
weapons, low production rate
Not yet operational, A-A only, A-G upgrade
troubled, cost rising
20
25
Planned
On Sched
Behind
The F/A-18E/F is the only modern tactical aircraft program that
is on cost, on schedule, and increasing capability
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Competition
The Hornet Industry Team
• Broad and diverse industrial
impact
• Presence in over 140 countries
Boeing
Northrop Grumman
General Electric
Raytheon
Economic and industrial benefits
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Programmatics
Current Legacy F/A-18A-D
Customers
Canada
F/A-18A/B
Finland
F/A-18C/D
Switzerland
F/A-18C/D
United States
F/A18A/B/C/D/E/F*
Total F/A-18 built all years
• 1479 A-D Hornets built
Spain
F/A-18A/B
Malaysia
F/A-18D
Kuwait
F/A-18C/D
FMS Current Inventory
• 428 +24 (7 Air Forces)
Australia
F/A-18A/B
Super Hornet – capable, affordable…Now:
Multi-mission, flexibility, complementary
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Programmatics
Why F/A-18 International?
9g Bulkhead
SMS upgrade
Multi-purpose Display Group Upgrade (MDGU)
Integrated Maintenance Training System (IMTS)
F404-GE-402
Enhanced performance engine
XN-8
Mission computer
APX-111
combined
interrogator/transponder
Radar upgrade
Color HUD
camera / recorder
ALR-67(V)2
Radar warning receiver
450kt Bird Strike
resistant windshield
ALQ-162 jammer
ASPJ
6th MUX bus
Low drag pylon
ECS upgrade
SECOS 610
radio/data link
International customers have invested more
than $265M in collaborative Hornet upgrades
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Lean Manufacturing
Improvements for F/A-18E/F
In production, stable/declining costs
• Optimized assembly and
installation sequences
• Laser/optical measurement
and alignment systems
• Automated fastener hole drilling
and installation
• Continual R&D investment in
manufacturing/quality improvement
• New, state-of-the-art lean
manufacturing facility
Significant investment to remain “state-of-the-art”
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Acquisition/Support (Cost)
Quality/Affordability Improvements
• Lean and efficient
manufacturing and
assembly technology
• Part count reduction
• Defect reduction
Example: Forward fuselage enhancement
Was
– 90% from 1998 to 2003
Now
• Cycle time reduction
– Number of parts outside 18
month window reduced from
347 to 6
• Acquisition and life-cycle
cost reduction initiatives
– U.S. Navy investing
$200M for MYP1
– U.S. Navy investing
$100M for MYP2
Part count
Fastener count
Cycle days
Standard hours
Assembly labor hours
Defect reduction
Was
Now
Change (%)
2,562
30,389
124
2,483
5,900
3,750
1,533
14,948
85
1,867
5,100
600
– 40
– 51
– 31
– 26
– 14 (1st article)
– 84 (1st article)
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Acquisition/Support (Cost)
F/A-18E/F Is a Low Ownership
Cost and High Readiness Aircraft
• Advanced technology/
high reliability systems
• Designed for
environmental extremes
• Quick and easy access to • Stable and comprehensive
systems and components
supply network
• Comprehensive built-in
test systems
• Designed for
• Long life airframe and
systems
• High capability
autonomous operations
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ILS
Tailored Support
• Organizational Level
– Extensive BIT, rapid turn around
– Daily, Turnaround inspections
– Engine remove and replace
• Intermediate Level
– Minimal investment required
• Low cost solution - utilize existing USN/OEM/Regional capability
– Extensive capability available
• Higher level of autonomy
• Depot Level
– No scheduled aircraft level maintenance
– Component maintenance beyond Intermediate capability at
U.S. Depot, OEM or in-country industry
• Minimal investment in support infrastructure required to support operations
• Worldwide infrastructure in-place
• Fully NATO compatible servicing and operations
F/A-18E/F support is tailored to customer requirements
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ILS
FIRST: Global Infrastructure . . .
Worldwide Support
Technical data
• Interactive Electronic
Technical Manuals (IETMs)
• Automated pilot debrief
and troubleshooting
• Easy, real-time updates
Support equipment
• Design and repair management
Supply chain management
• Inventory management and control
with total asset visibility
• Demand forecasting, repair
management, warehousing
and distribution
In-service
engineering
• Reliability engineering and
obsolescence management
• Supportability Initiative
Review Board (SIRB)
Hornet support network
• Network of USN/industry personnel
• On-site field support representatives
• Rapid response team expedites
resolution of fleet support issues
Information systems
• FIRST Management Information System (MIS)
• Dedicated customer support staff
• Integrated with U.S. government systems
Integrated logistics support
• Comprehensive logistics planning
• Can be tailored to unique scenarios
• Automated database, customer reports
FIRST – improved readiness, lower cost
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ILS
Summary
• Available now, supportable now, interoperable now
– In-production, stable/declining cost
– Improved materiel availability, improved readiness
– Significant reduction in support costs
– Global infrastructure, worldwide support
– Affordable
• Combat proven
A model defense program – built on a record of performance
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