Section_L_Atch_9-Appendix_D_to_APT_Aircraft_System_Spec.pdf

Solicitation FA8617-17-R-6219 Section L – Attachment 9

Advanced Pilot Training Program Aircraft System Specification- Appendix D

APPENDIX D TRADE SPACE 5443

Advanced Pilot Training Program Aircraft System Specification 5444

Requirements Selections and Certifications 5445

Offerors shall select specification requirements in accordance with the instructions 5446 in red italics below and indicate their intent to have the requirements included in 5447 the APT Aircraft System Specification by signing the certification on the last page 5448 of this document. 5449

Trade Space: Fill in the blank in the requirement statement below with the 5450 value representing the proposed solution’s performance. Value must be at 5451 least 6.5 G. All values must be rounded down to the nearest 0.1 G. 5452

3.1.2.1 High G Maneuvering 5453

The aircraft shall perform (without degradation to the aircraft structures, components, and 5454 systems) the high G maneuvering in accordance with (IAW) section A.1 with a load factor of at 5455 least ___ G using the additional performance ground rules defined in section A1. 5456

Trade Space: Fill in the blank in the requirement statement below with the 5457 value representing the proposed solution’s performance. Value must be at 5458 least 20°. All values must be rounded down to the nearest 0.5°. 5459

3.1.2.6 High Angle-of-Attack (AOA) Maneuvering 5460

The aircraft shall perform high angle-of-attack (AOA) maneuvering to include, but not limited to 5461 the following: 5462

a. 1 G Deceleration with pitch (+2° to -2°) and roll (+30° to -30°) captures 5463

b. 1 G Constant AOA Roll 5464

c. Constant AOA Maneuver with Air-to-Air Tracking 5465

The aircraft shall maintain an AOA of at least ___° during the maneuvers while maintaining 5466 Level 1 (Satisfactory) flying qualities and departure resistance using the following additional 5467

Advanced Pilot Training Program Aircraft System Specification- Appendix D performance ground rules: Fuel weight at 50% (relative to maximum fuel capacity), PA equal to 5468 15,000 feet, Airspeed no greater than 0.9 Mach and Standard Day. 5469

Trade Space: Check the box to keep the requirement statements below, 5470 depending on whether the offer intends to meet the objective requirement. If 5471 offer does not intend to meet the objective requirement, then leave the box 5472 blank and sign your initials here: 5473

3.2.3.5 Terrain Warning and Avoidance 5474

☐ Terrain Warning and Avoidance - Objective 5475

3.2.3.5.2 Terrain Warning and Avoidance – Objective 5476

The aircraft shall integrate an Auto-Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto-GCAS) that 5477 provides automatic recovery of the aircraft from any aircraft attitude (i.e., upright, banked, dive, 5478 inverted, etc.) when a ground collision is imminent. 5479

4.2.3.5.2 Terrain Warning and Avoidance – Objective 5480

This Auto-GCAS requirement shall be verified by flight test. The requirement shall be 5481 successfully verified when the Government confirms the full content of the requirement is met to 5482 the extent that the verification method(s) can provide. 5483

Trade Space: Check the box to keep the requirement statements below, 5484 depending on whether the offer intends to meet the objective requirement. If 5485 offer does not intend to meet the objective requirement, then leave the box 5486 blank and sign your initials here: 5487

☐ Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS) Connectivity Requirement 5488

3.2.4.5 Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS) Connectivity 5489

Without any degradation to aircraft-to-aircraft network operations, the datalink shall provide data 5490 exchange between the aircraft and Ground Based Training System (GBTS) components (WST 5491 and OFT) with sufficient data rate, sufficient link margin, and no objectionable latency to 5492 support up to 12 GBTS components operating concurrently on the network and to enable the 5493 conduct of multi-ship missions involving aircraft and GBTS components (up to 8 participants in 5494 any combination of aircraft/GBTS components) within the Connectivity Region of the datalink. 5495 (Note: GBTS components and supporting ground datalink are collocated and within 100 NM 5496 line-of-sight of the participating aircraft. GBTS components on the network are over and above 5497 the specified number of aircraft defined in section section 3.2.4.3.) 5498

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3.2.4.5.1 GBTS Voice Communication 5499

The aircraft shall provide two-way voice communication with GBTS components (WST and 5500 OFT) via either the datalink or a voice radio channel, using operator audio interface (headset and 5501 microphone), and without the need for operational multi-mode (VHF/UHF) radios in the GBTS 5502 components. (Note: Voice communication support for up to 12 GBTS components operating 5503 concurrently within 100 NM line-of-sight of the participating aircraft.) 5504

4.2.4.5 Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS) Connectivity 5505

The requirement shall be verified by analysis and flight demonstration. The analysis shall 5506 consist of modeling and simulation to evaluate the data link throughput performance under 5507 different loading conditions. The flight demonstration shall consist of flying multi-ship test 5508 missions utilizing aircraft and GBTS components (WST and OFT). The test missions shall 5509 include Embedded Training system operations between the aircraft and GBTS. The verification 5510 shall be considered successful when the analysis and flight demonstration shows that the aircraft 5511 datalink provides the specified capability. 5512

4.2.4.5.1 GBTS Voice Communication 5513

The requirement shall be verified by flight demonstration. The flight demonstration shall consist 5514 of flying multi-ship test missions utilizing aircraft and GBTS components (WST and OFT). The 5515 test missions shall include Embedded Training system operations between the aircraft and 5516 GBTS. The verification shall be considered successful when the flight demonstration shows that 5517 the aircraft provides the specified capability. 5518

Trade Space: Check the box to keep the requirement statements below, 5519 depending on whether the offer intends to meet the objective requirement. If 5520 offer does not intend to meet the objective requirement, then leave the box 5521 blank and sign your initials here: 5522

☐ Ground Support Station (GSS) Connectivity 5523

3.2.4.6 Ground Support Station (GSS) Connectivity 5524

Without any degradation to aircraft-to-aircraft network operations, the datalink shall provide data 5525 exchange (including GSS-to-aircraft two-way text messaging) between the aircraft and GSS 5526 with sufficient data rate, sufficient link margin, and no objectionable latency to support up to 3 5527 GSSs operating concurrently on the network and to enable the GSS live monitoring IAW section 5528

3.2.4.6.2 and real-time mission scenario inputs IAW 3.6.7, within the Connectivity Region of the 5529 datalink. (Note: GSS and supporting ground datalink are collocated and within 100 NM line-of-5530 sight of the participating aircraft. GSS(s) on the network are over and above the specified 5531 number of aircraft defined in section 3.2.4.3.) 5532

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3.2.4.6.1 GSS Voice Communication 5533

The aircraft shall provide two-way voice communication with GSS via either the datalink or a 5534 voice (VHF/UHF) radio channel. (Note: Voice communication support for up to 3 GSSs 5535 operating concurrently within 100 NM line-of-sight of the participating aircraft.) 5536

3.2.4.6.2 GSS Live Monitoring 5537

The GSS shall provide the live tactical picture of the training missions and display mission data 5538 IAW Table 3-3 to enable the GSS operator to effectively inject real-time mission scenario inputs 5539 into the independent missions. 5540

Table 3-3, GSS Live Monitoring Functions and Display Presentation 5541

a. Aircraft track with unique identifier, airspeed and altitude (GBTS is considered an aircraft for APT configurations if implementing GBTS Connectivity).

b. Weapons event data.

c. Threat/Target event data.

d. Two-dimensional plan view of local flying area (includes elevation contours, surface targets and range boundaries).

e. Capability to zoom and pan.

f. Capability to filter information by mission.

g. Capability to compose and send text messages to a specific aircraft, to all participant aircraft in an individual mission, and to all aircraft in the local flying area.

4.2.4.6 Ground Support Station (GSS) Connectivity 5542

The requirement shall be verified by analysis and flight demonstration. The analysis shall 5543 consist of modeling and simulation to evaluate the data link throughput performance under 5544 different loading conditions. The flight demonstration shall consist of flying single-ship and 5545 multi-ship test missions. The test missions shall include Embedded Training system operations 5546 between the aircraft and GSS. The verification shall be considered successful when the analysis 5547 and flight demonstration shows that the aircraft system provides the specified capability. 5548

4.2.4.6.1 GSS Voice Communication 5549

The requirement shall be verified by flight demonstration. The flight demonstration shall consist 5550 of flying single-ship and multi-ship test missions. The test missions shall include Embedded 5551 Training system operations between the aircraft and GSS. The verification shall be considered 5552 successful when the flight demonstration shows that the aircraft system provides the specified 5553 capability 5554

4.2.4.6.2 GSS Live Monitoring 5555

The requirement shall be verified by flight demonstration. The flight demonstration shall consist 5556 of flying single-ship and independent multi-ship test missions. The test missions shall include 5557 Embedded Training system operations between the aircraft and GSS. The verification shall be 5558 considered successful when the flight demonstration shows that the aircraft system provides the 5559 specified capability. 5560

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Trade Space: Check the box to keep the requirement statements below, 5561 depending on whether the offer intends to meet the objective requirement. If 5562 offer does not intend to meet the objective requirement, then leave the box 5563 blank and sign your initials here: 5564

☐ Aerial Refueling Full Integration (Receiver) 5565

3.4.2.1 Aerial Refueling Subsystem Full Integration (Receiver) 5566

When the aircraft is configured with the fully integrated receptacle aerial refueling system, the 5567 following requirements shall also be met (over and above what is specified in section 3.4.2): 5568

a. The aircraft shall be capable and compatible to aerial refuel as a receiver during day and 5569 night operations from the USAF KC-135 and KC-10 tanker boom systems using ATP 5570

3.3.4.2 (Chapter 2) procedures and with KC-46 tanker boom system IAW KC-46 5571 Interface Control Document for Receivers. 5572

b. The aircraft’s receptacle installation shall comply with NATO ATP 3.3.4.5, Section II 5573 interface requirements. 5574

c. The receptacle installation and operation shall not degrade the performance of other 5575 subsystems such as: electrical system, hydraulic system, fuel system, fire protection, 5576 flight controls or aircrew egress. 5577

d. The aircraft shall be capable of being aerial refueled from 15% fuel capacity to 5578 maximum fuel capacity or to its maximum in-flight gross weight (whichever is least) in 5579 less than 8 minutes. 5580

e. Both aircrew positions shall have the required controls and indicators for each aircrew 5581 member to individually accomplish the rendezvous and aerial refueling tasks. 5582

f. The aircraft, while engaged as a receiver, shall be able to maneuver (up to 30° bank) 5583 throughout the boom envelope of each tanker at all receiver permissible center of gravity 5584 (CG) ranges and gross weights up to aircraft maximum in-flight refuelable fuel capacity 5585 or maximum in-flight gross weight (whichever is least). 5586

g. The aircraft shall provide an automated and manual (Receiver aircrew initiated) method 5587 to disconnect from the boom, while engaged as a receiver. 5588

h. The aircraft shall provide a method to isolate the receptacle from the rest of the fuel 5589 system. The aircraft shall control fuel transfer sequencing and maintain CG throughout 5590 all aircraft on-loads without aircrew action. 5591

i. The aircraft shall have external lighting IAW NATO ATP 3.3.4.5, Section II. 5592

j. The aircraft shall provide independent control (on/off) of the upper rotating beacon light. 5593

k. The aircraft’s paint scheme shall have the applicable/appropriate markings for aerial 5594 refueling IAW NATO ATP 3.3.4.5, Section II. 5595

l. The aerial refueling receptacle and surrounding area shall be free of obstructions and 5596 shall not need to be replaced for the design service life of the aircraft based on the usage 5597 defined in section A.14. 5598

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4.4.2.1 Aerial Refueling Subsystem Full Integration (Receiver) 5599

The requirement shall be verified by analysis, inspection, ground test and flight test. The 5600 analysis shall include a detailed description of the subsystem and interfaces. The inspection shall 5601 include drawings and the aircraft. The ground test shall include the testing required to proceed 5602 to flight test (e.g., Iron bird testing or fuel system mock-up testing) as directed by the 5603 certification authority. The flight test shall be up to and including the contact position behind a 5604 KC-135, KC-46 and KC-10 tanker throughout the aircraft’s refueling envelope with successful 5605 on-load of fuel at the required rate. The verification shall be satisfied with the issuance of a 5606 Category 3 Aerial Refueling Clearance per ATP 3.3.4.2 Annex BA to refuel as a receiver from 5607 the KC-135, KC-10 and KC-46 tankers during day and night ambient conditions. 5608

Trade Space: Check the box to keep the requirement statements below, 5609 depending on whether the offer intends to meet the objective requirement. If 5610 offer does not intend to meet the objective requirement, then leave the box 5611 blank and sign your initials here: 5612

☐ Targeting Pod System Simulation 5613

3.6.6 Targeting Pod System Simulation 5614

The aircraft shall provide unclassified targeting imagery, controls and switchology for aircrew to 5615 employ a simulated Targeting Pod system per Table 3-28. Targeting Pod system functionality 5616 shall be HOTAS-selectable via the HOTAS controls. 5617

Table 3-28, Targeting Pod Functionality 5618

a. Air-to-ground mode

b. Forward looking infrared (FLIR) sensor

c. Charge-coupled device (CCD) television sensor

d. Laser range finder

e. Long-range GPS geo-coordinates for weapons

f. Variable field of view (super wide (24 degrees), wide (4 degrees) and narrow (1 degree))

g. Variable zoom levels

h. Exchange of imagery between aircraft (GBTS is considered an aircraft for APT configurations if implementing GBTS Connectivity)

4.6.6 Targeting Pod System Simulation 5619

The requirement shall be verified by ground demonstration and flight demonstration. The 5620 ground demonstration shall consist of demonstrating (off-aircraft) the specified Targeting Pod 5621 system capability. The flight demonstration shall consist of demonstrating the specified system 5622 capability including exchange of imagery between aircraft (GBTS is considered an aircraft for 5623 APT configurations if implementing GBTS Connectivity). The verification shall be considered 5624 successful when the ground demonstration and flight demonstration show that the specified 5625 system capability is provided. 5626

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Trade Space: Fill in the blank in the requirement statement below with the 5627 value representing the proposed solution’s performance. Value must be no 5628 greater than 45 minutes. All values must be rounded up to the nearest 1 5629 minute. 5630

3.8.8 Turn-Around Time 5631

The aircraft Turn-Around Time shall not exceed ___ minutes. Servicing of the aircraft fuel or 5632 oxygen systems shall be accomplished sequentially and not concurrently with any other 5633 maintenance inspection or servicing activity. Not more than two maintainers shall be required to 5634 perform the turn around. (Note: Turn-Around Time is defined as the clock time required to 5635 prepare a returned mission capable aircraft upon mission termination for issue to the next 5636 aircrew. The Turn-Around Time begins at engine shutdown of the previous mission and ends 5637 when the aircraft is reported crew ready to the Maintenance Operations Center.) 5638

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The aforementioned requirement statements in this document, identified by title 5639 and paragraph number, are intended to be incorporated into the APT System 5640 Specification and are hereby part of the offer made to the Government in response 5641 to RFP FA8617-17-R-6219. 5642

Company Name 5645

Signed 5647

Name and Title (authorized to legally bind the company) 5649

Date 5650