Medium Range Tactical Systems 8 October 2013 Thomas Twomey Fire Scout Business Development Northrop...

Medium Range

Tactical Systems

8 October 2013

Thomas TwomeyFire Scout Business Development

Northrop GrummanUnmanned Systems

Unmanned Systems Programs

Global Hawk UAS

Unmanned Systems

MP-RTIP

NATO AGS

EURO HAWK®

Fire Scout MQ-8B

Firebird

2Approved for Public Release: Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Case 12-0290, 3/29/12

Triton UAS

Fire Scout MQ-8C

Navy UCAS

Bat

NAVAIR Public Release 2012-1019Distribution: Statement A – Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Carrier Based UAS Development Effort

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J-UCAS ProgramJ-UCAS Program

Phase 1: Critical Technology Maturation/Demonstration

Phase 1: Critical Technology Maturation/Demonstration

Phase 2: Operational System Development

Phase 2: Operational System Development

QDR

“Restructure the J-UCAS program and develop an unmanned, longer-range carrier-based aircraft capable of being air-refueled…to increase naval reach and persistence.”

UCAS Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D)UCAS Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D)Future Carrier Based

Unmanned Air System(s)Future Carrier Based

Unmanned Air System(s)

•UCAS-CV integration demo using operationally relevant, tailless LO-planform UCAS prototype aircraft

•Reach TRL-6 on CV ops-related technologies

•Sea Trials NLT FY13

•Autonomous Aerial Refueling demo

•UCAS-CV integration demo using operationally relevant, tailless LO-planform UCAS prototype aircraft

•Reach TRL-6 on CV ops-related technologies

•Sea Trials NLT FY13

•Autonomous Aerial Refueling demo

•Requirements determination in progress (UCLASS)

•Requirements determination in progress (UCLASS)

NAVAIR Public Release 11-1635Distribution: Statement A – Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

UCAS Carrier Launch

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UCAS Carrier Landing

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Firebird Overview

Persistent, Multi-INT and Optionally Piloted

Scalable GCS

Transportable

Multi - INT

Internal Payload Bay

Key Characteristics

IP, Service-based Open Architecture Multiple, Simultaneous Sensors Optionally Piloted UAV endurance, manned flexibility Scalable GCS

Approved for Public Release: Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Case 13-1469, 7/30/137

Bridging Manned & Unmanned ISR platforms – Why it’s important

Manned Strengths

• More control and tasking capability to tactical commanders on the ground

• Seamless operation in the U.S. national airspace

• Accommodates larger sensor payloads

• Less cost to integrate new capabilities

• Agility and responsiveness

Unmanned Strengths

• Greater endurance than manned platforms

• Lower operational cost than manned ISR platforms

• Keeps people out of immediate danger

• Lower maintenance and manpower costs

• Plug-and-Play architecture• IP-based connectivity• Kit-based OPV• Common mission management

• Large internal payload bay• Interface with ground units• Multi-sensor, multi-mission

Flexibility Utility

Approved for Public Release: Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Case 13-1469, 7/30/138

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Autonomous Group 3 Small Tactical UAS

Bat-12

Approved for Public Release: OSR 10-S-2575 Dated 13 July 2010

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Bat-12 Specifications

Max Payload

Max Endurance

50 lb Payload


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Bat UAS Features

Highly Modular Components allow Flexibility and Ease of Maintenance


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Over 3 ft3 of Payload Capacity and 750 Watts of Power

Bat-12 Payload Volume


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Runway Independent

Bat-12 Launch

Custom Smaller Launcher• 4 pneumatic cylinders• Fully automated launcher operated from GCS• Self contained compressor & generator • Storage for 3 Bat UAVs and net recovery

MIL-SPEC Shadow Launcher• In theater. Used by Shadow UAV• Easy setup and teardown• Four 10-ft sections fold for easy transport• HMMWV trailer transportable


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Runway Independent

Bat-12 Recovery

30 minute setup/teardown4 Redundant Hooks: 2 nose / 2 Winglets


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Scalable Ground Control Station

Bat UAS Ground Control Station

• Ruggedized laptops or HMMWV mounted 788 shelter.• One System GCS (OSGCS) integration under way.• Multiple air vehicles can be operated simultaneously from a single IP-

based, STANAG compliant, GCS feeding multiple workstations and the warfighter.


Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial

Vehicle System

MQ-8 Fire Scout

Fire Scout

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MQ-8CIn Development

MQ-8BOperational

Ship-Based

Land-Based17

NAVAIR Public Release 12-0700 Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited; NGAS 12-0477

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Current Fire Scout Activities04 September 2013

MH-60MQ-8B

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Complementary Aircraft Capabilities

MQ-8B Fire Scout Fully Autonomous Vertical Take-off and Landing System

11,400+ Total Flight Hours9,400+ Operational Hours

• Provides tactical intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting data

• Designed to operate from all control station equipped air-capable ships and shore facilities

• System Components:– 1 to 4 aircraft– Ground Control Station– Sensors

• Electro-Optical / Infra-Red (FLIR Brite Star II)• Maritime Automatic Identification System (AIS)• Signals Intelligence Payloads

– Communications• Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) / Primary C2• Radios (ARC-210) / Secondary C2• Unmanned Common Automatic Recovery System

(UCARS)

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: SPR 2013-137, 25 February 2013; NGAS 13-0166

Fire Scout Specification and Size Comparisons

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3 MQ-8B Aircraft Stowage within SH-60 Footprint

L (ft) H (ft) Rtr D (ft) GW (lbs)

Max (kts) Ceil (ft)

End (hrs)

MH-60S/R 64.8 17.5 53.7 22,500 180 13,000 3.0/3.5

MQ-8B 30 9.7 27.5 3,150 85+ 12,500+ 6.0+

Jet Ranger 39.2 8.3 33.4 3,350 128 20,000 4.7

13.75 ft (4.2 m)

9.7 ft(2.96 m)

5.75 ft (1.8 m)

WLO

15.5 ft (4.7 m)

7.58 ft (2.3 m)

30 ft (9.15 m)

14.5 Degree1.92 ft (.6 m)

7.5 ft(2.3 m)

Length 30 ft (9.15 m)Rotor Diameter 27.5 ft (8.4 m)Height 9.7 ft (2.96 m)Gross Weight 3,150 lbs (1,429 kg)

Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20WSpeed 85+ KnotsCeiling 12,500+ ft (3.8 km)Endurance 6+ Hours

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: NAVAIR 11-265, 1 March 2011

MQ-8B Weapons Rapid Deployment Capability (RDC)

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Launcher

• Laser guided rocket• 2.75 inches x

75 inches• 32 Lbs• 5 km range

• Navy designed• Leverages existing

designs

APKWS

• Supporting Navy to develop a ship-based, Fire Scout weapons capability

• Responds to Navy requirements to engage targets on land with laser-guided accuracy while keeping warfighters out of harm's way

• Weapon:

– Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS)

•Live Fire 2013


MQ-8B Radar Rapid Development Capability (RDC)

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SAR ISAR

SAR SPOT

SHIP CLASSIFICATION

• Telephonics 1700B Radar• Capabilities:

– Multi-mode Maritime Surveillance, Tracking, Imaging Navigation, Avoidance

– Operational Modes• Surveillance• Search and Rescue• Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) +

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Imaging• Search and Rescue Beacon Detection

– Cue to Electro Optical (EO)/Infra-Red (IR) payload for identification

• Provides warfighter with:– Large Area Search – Cueing to other sensors (EO/IR, AIS)– Long-Range Large/Small boat Threat Detection


Fire Scout Payload Development

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EO/IR/LRF

USN Baseline Future/Potential

Modular Payload Architecture• Swap payloads between missions (Load and Go) • System recognizes payload and automatically loads software module• Easily accommodate new payloads via defined interface specifications and open architecture• Minor control changes to hardware/software on air vehicle and GCS for new payloads

Maritime Multi-Mode Radar

RADAR (Baseline in 2012)

• Communications and data relay packages

• Chem/bio/nuclear detect• Homeland security• EW/SIGINT• SATCOM• Acoustic relay• Lightweight sonobuoys• FLIR Star SAFIRE III• Logistics supply pods

Automatic Identification System

Mine Detection

EO/IR/LRF

Near Term Payloads

Logistics Supply Pods

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: NAVAIR 10-731 Dated 11 May 2010

Mission Capability Comparison

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Current Long Dwell Surveillance

SAR SearchForce Protection Multiplier

Mine Warfare (compliment MH-60S)

FutureASUW Large Area Surveillance

ASUW KillData Relay

ASUW SearchASUW DetectASUW Track

ASUW IDSurveillance

Communication RelayMaintain Common Operating Picture

Flexibility, mission enhancement and future capability at low maintenance and logistics cost

LogisticsSearch and Rescue

ASW SearchASW DetectASW Track

ASW ClassifyASW Kill

ASUW Large Area SurveillanceASUW Kill

Fire Scout Complements Many Current Mission Sets

MQ-8B

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: NAVAIR 09-255 Dated 11 March 2009

SH-60

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Leverages current Navy program of record and over 10 years of development

MQ-8 System Evolution

MQ-8C Production UAV

Navy RQ-8A

Bell 206L

Navy MQ-8B

Bell 407

OH-58D

Existing TCS Control Segment

Fire X Demonstrator

Schweizer 333

Leverages MQ-8B Ship Integration

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: NAVAIR 11-1322, 20 September 2011; NGAS 11-1098

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MQ-8C Fire Scout

• MQ-8C based on Fire-X prototype

– Combining the most mature VTUAV architecture in the world from the MQ-8B Fire Scout with a highly mature, reliable and proven aircraft in the Bell 407

• Fire Scout endurance upgrade, designated MQ-8C, developed in response to AFRICOM urgent requirement for enhanced sea-based ISR capability


All system attributes greater than TRL 9

Schweizer 333MQ-8B

Bell 407

MQ-8C System Makeup

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TCDL• Wide band data link• Component of LCS• Added for other ship classes

Mission Execution• Mission planning

interface?• Strike planning?• Intel analysis

Support Segment• Deck Handling• Refuel/Defuel• Non-powered A/C movement• Landing Grid

KeyExisting ModificationNew

• Voice Digitizing Module• Engine Interface Unit• EO/IR Payload• Ground control Panel• I/O Data Panel• Harpoon• 3 UHF/VHF Antennas• 1 UCARS Antenna• 2 TCDL Antennas• 2 GPS/INS Antennas• 2 RADALT Antennas• 2 IFF Antennas

97% common software, 3% Vehicle Specific Module

Air VehicleSoftware

LSO• Method to

monitor and communicate with aircraft

• Safety of Flight Ops

UCARS • Guidance, Nav, &

Control• Precision Nav

Ship Control Station

TCS

• ARC-210 Radios• TCDL• GPS/INS• RADALT• IFF• Flight Power Conditioning Unit• Aux Power Conditioning Unit• Environmental Control System• Ethernet Switch & Router• Payload Interface Unit• Ice Detector• Vehicle Management Computers (2)• Flight Control / Engine Actuators (6)

Common Equipment

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: NAVAIR 11-1322, 20 September 2011; NGAS 11-1098

Potential Cargo Capability

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Successful Technical Assessment Has Led to Opportunities to Expand Fire Scout Mission Set

• Provides significant cargo/logistics capability…both internal and external

• Internal modular fuel configuration could facilitate efficient support to small field units

• Sea base replenishment more attractive with internal capability

• Fundamental cargo work complete• Baseline Bell 407 well suited to the mission• Brings true multi-mission capability

• ISR—EO/IR; Radar; Electronic Warfare; Communications Relay

• Resupply


MQ-8C Fire Scout

MQ-8C Fire Scout

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