Aeronautics Visions and Opportunities: A DoD Perspective Paul F. Piscopo Paul F. Piscopo Staff Specialist for Aircraft Systems Staff Specialist for Aircraft Systems Office of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (S&T) Office of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (S&T)
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Aeronautics Visions and Opportunities:
A DoD Perspective
Aeronautics Visions and Opportunities:
A DoD Perspective
Paul F. PiscopoPaul F. PiscopoStaff Specialist for Aircraft SystemsStaff Specialist for Aircraft Systems
Office of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (S&T)Office of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (S&T)
AERONAUTICS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYAERONAUTICS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY The DoD Environment Is Changing (1999-2001)The DoD Environment Is Changing (1999-2001)
• New and significant forces are impacting the DoD aeronautics S&T program Service Readiness and Modernization are driving S&T budgets (and priorities) Army Transformation/Future Naval Capabilities (FNCs)/Air Force Migration-to-Space The role and importance of aircraft in the Joint Warfighting Objectives and Plans are not always
recognized or clearly visible (platform vs payload capability issue) Reductions in DoD/NASA aeronautics investments driving increased dependency/partnering
• Budgetary instabilities have produced significant programmatic turmoil Re-scoped/re-structured the Fixed Wing Vehicle Program (lost 25% of AF workforce ) Turbine Engine (IHPTET) Program delayed 8 years with FY00 submittal (restored by OSD) Hypersonic propulsion technology eliminated with FY00 submittal (restored by OSD) Major reductions in Aircraft Power investments after FY03 (new focus is on weapons/space power)
• … And misconceptions still abound Perception that there is little system-level capability left to be gained by advancement in aircraft
and engine technologies--we’re operating in the margins Services have historically funded this technology, and will continue to do so -- low priority Industry will pick up the funding “slack” because of strong commercial relevance
Joint Vision 2010 Relies on Advancing Technology and Operational Warfighting Concepts
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The Lenses of Technological Innovation and Information Superiority Integrates and Amplifies Four New Operational Concepts
8000 The Army Aviation Modernization StrategyThe Army Aviation Modernization Strategy……looking for fewer, more capable systemslooking for fewer, more capable systems
The Army Aviation Modernization StrategyThe Army Aviation Modernization Strategy……looking for fewer, more capable systemslooking for fewer, more capable systems
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AERONAUTICS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYAERONAUTICS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYFleet Inventories Are Projected To DiminishFleet Inventories Are Projected To Diminish
Rationale For Aeronautics S&T InvestmentsRationale For Aeronautics S&T Investments
• Aeronautics technologies have a strong US military relevance ~1/3 of the DoD budget (~$100B/Yr) is related to aircraft system acquisition, operations, and support Aircraft will continue to play a vital role in joint warfighting capabilities in the foreseeable future
• Our technology pursuits are aggressive and achievable Reduce aircraft maintenance cost/flight hour 10% (legacy) & flyaway cost 70% (UAV) by 2007 Reduce rotorcraft weight empty/hover-out-of-ground-effect weight 22% by 2010 Increase gas turbine engine performance by 100%/reduce fuel consumption 40% by 2005 Increase electrical system reliability 20X by 2005 Demonstrate Mach 8 scramjet capability by 2002
• The potential system-level payoffs are significant Increase aircraft mission range/payload by 100+% Increase aircraft operational readiness by 10+% Increase aircraft mobility/reduce logistics footprint Reduce missile reaction time by 25+% Reduced aircraft ownership costs by 35%
• Numerous opportunities exist for potential technology transition Legacy System Sustainment: F-14, F-15, F-16, C-5, C-141, B-1, B-2, AH-64/UH-60 Emerging System Development: F-22, F-18E/F, C-17, V-22, RAH-66 (Comanche) New System Development: JSF, FTR, UCAV’s, Hypersonic Missile, Sensorcraft New Aerospace Concepts and Capabilities: Space Operations Vehicles, Future Strike Aircraft
Mach 4-8 TSTO First Stage utilizingMach 4-8 TSTO First Stage utilizing readily-available hydrocarbon fuelsreadily-available hydrocarbon fuelsMach 4-8 TSTO First Stage utilizingMach 4-8 TSTO First Stage utilizing readily-available hydrocarbon fuelsreadily-available hydrocarbon fuels
Trans-atmospheric global strikeTrans-atmospheric global strikeTrans-atmospheric global strikeTrans-atmospheric global strike
AERONAUTICS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYAERONAUTICS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYA New Set of Concerns Is EmergingA New Set of Concerns Is Emerging
• Business volatility is making technology planning difficult What are the right goals, program structure, and development pace? What’s the right mix between short-/long-term technology development? What’s the right balance between commercial-/military-driven needs?
• Growing emphasis on a new/different set of technology drivers Affordability (cost to develop, procure, and operate) Life, durability, and sustainment (increased service life) Fuel reduction (reduced logistics footprint/global warming) Emissions and noise (environmentally-driven basing considerations) What’s the right balance between capability and these other drivers?
• Sustaining a world-class workforce Moves, consolidations, and general down-sizing (loss of expertise base) Motivating our young people to choose a career in aeronautics
Summary
• Aeronautics S&T is important to both the military and civil sectors– Role of aircraft will continue to grow for the foreseeable future (military superiority)
– Large impact on US balance of trade (economic competitiveness)
• Substantive technological advancements are being made in all sectors of the DoD Aeronautics S&T program/transition potential is high
• Significant improvements in capability are still achievable
• Current aeronautics technology budget trends are cause for concern– DoD/NASA both showing substantial declines
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