Mon, Apr 05, 2010
Delivery Marks The Start Of A Radar Modernization Program
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has delivered
its first F-15 wideband nose radome to Boeing in support of the
F-15 Radar Modernization Program (RMP) under a system development
and demonstration (SDD) contract that was awarded in October
2008.
The RMP radome will fly on the U.S. Air Force F-15E as part of
the RMP upgrade. Benefits of the radome include superior electrical
performance over a wide frequency range, low weight, low part
count, and the ability to perform in high heat and stress
environment. The radome also includes the installation and
integration of an instrument landing system antenna.
"We are pleased to achieve this program milestone on schedule
and within budget to support Boeing's work on the F-15 RMP," said
Jim Losse, vice president and general manager of advanced materials
for General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products. "Our team in
Marion has built wideband radomes for years, and we are excited to
add the F-15 RMP nose radome to our facility and workforce's
capabilities."
The SDD contract scope includes radome design, material strength
and environmental testing, environmental and structural
qualification, tool design, fabrication, assembly and
repair-methods development. Production and program management is
being performed at General Dynamics' advanced materials facility in
Marion, VA. Ten radomes will be built as part of the SDD phase,
with deliveries completed in April 2011.
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