OCR Text |
Show 19 4 gets green light F-- 22 The decision gives the Air Force incentive to achieve the savings it forecasted. "If the Air Force can, in fact, get the cost estimate at their level, they can buy more airplanes." Aldridge said. Low-rat- e production is set to rise to 30 aircraft in fiscal 2005. High-ratproduction calls for 90 aircraft per year beginning in fiscal 2 X XJ. The production budget would rise to $45 billion. Research, development and testing of the aircraft cost about $18 billion, raising the total cost to about $63 billion. The acquisition board also cut the total numto be produced from 331 to 295. ber of The board reached this decision because of a difference in the cost estimates between the Air Force and the independent Cost Analysis F-2- undersecretary of defense for acquisition, WASHINGTON (AFPN) The Defense Acquisition Board approved the Raptor e to enter initial production. Pentagon officials announced Aug. 15. The decision means Lockheed Martin will build 10 using fiscal 2001 funds, and 13 in fiscal 2002. There are currently eight already flying. "The program has met all its exit criteria for e entering into production and is performing to its design goals," said Pete Aldridge, technology and logistics. The acquisition board unanimously approved e production, Aldridge said. Low-rat-e production will run through fiscal 2005, then shift into high-ratproduction. The program will provide air dominance through the next 20 years, Aldridge said. F-2- 2 low-rat- low-rat- F-2- 2s e F-2- The board's decision requires the Defense Department and the Air Force to seek a lift in current $37.6 billion budget cap. the low-rat- F-2- solution was to accept the Air Force program cost estimates, but the independent group's estimate of the number of aircraft the Aldridge said the plan can change as circumstances dictate. "Anything can happen next year," he said. "It depends on what happens to the budget, what happens to the production, what happens in the operational test and evaluation. We address these programs every year, but we have to layout a plan. Right now, this is our money will buy. plan." Improvement Group. The Air Force estimated greater savings than the independent group once the F-2- enters 2 production, Aldridge said. The board's high-rat- e undergoes live fire test F-- 22 by Hugh Grlffls Aeronautical Systems Center Engineering Directorate The AFB, Ohio (AFMCNS) 2 Raptor live fire test here Aug. 22 completed one more objective toward the operational deployment of the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. 2 program officials here said the test evaluated the aircraft's structural design by simulating having an artillery round hit it in flight. Computer controlled hydraulic jacks pushed against the wings to simulate a maneuvering airplane's flight loads. A battery of jet engines blew air across the wing and the fuel tanks were filled with fuel. Glenn Miller, 2 System Program Office deputy director, said he was very pleased with the test. The 2 performed as we expected," Miller said. "We use these tests to confirm the ability of the 2 to withstand damage. Survivable designs mean reduced loss of aircraft and more importantly our pilots in combat." The test facility looked like a combination of a science laboratory and Hollywood movie set with cameras and banks of lights. photography captured the results of the incendiary round hitting the aircraft. Test team members viewed in slow motion to see the detailed effects of the exploding round. Testers also collected numer WRIGHT-PATTERSO- N suc-cessf- ul F-2- F-2- anti-aircra- ft high-velocit- y F-2- F-2- F-2- combat-i- nduced High-spee- d high-explosi- use these tests to confirm the ability of the We ous other measurements to help understand the test results. With the wings loaded with fuel, flight loads and airflow applied, lights and cameras came on and the round fired and exploded within the wing fuel tank, test officials reported. The explosive bullet generated a shock wave that traveled through the fuel and imparted loads on the wing's skin and internal structure. A portion of the wing skin deformed into the air stream and then ripped off, officials said. The damaged wing remained largely intact due to unique features of the 2 wing design. This limited structural damage would allow a pilot to fly the airplane home. Additional tests will be conducted in the next several weeks to determine the damaged wing's remaining flight capability, officials added. These tests will apply even higher flight loads. A joint government and contractor team led by the 2 SPO at the Aircraft Survivability Research Facility here conducted the test. The test team consisted of members of the 46th Test Wing Detachment, assisted by the Raptor prime contractor, Lockheed Martin and Boeing who designed and built the Raptor wings. e The Raptor has completed several tests since the being of the 2 design phase. Prototypes of portions of the airplane were shot with explosive bullets. These tests provided Lockheed and Boeing designers with data needed to refine usage of new materials and construction to withstand combat F-2-2 induced damage. F-2- Glenn Miller F-2- techniques. These earlier tests led to several design changes. This test demonstrated the effectiveness of some of these changes. After completing its flight tests last year, Raptor 4001, the first e flight-tes- t aircraft, flew here to prepare for testing. The airplane was installed in the Aircraft Survivability Research Facility in April 2000. Since then, the governlive-fir- live-fir- F-2- ment and contractor team has been preparing the test facility. (Aeronautical Systems Center Public Affairs contributed to this article.) HMO Em Federal Benefits Questions? BASE Retirement TSP Life Insurance Divorce Issues Death Claims Personal Attention in Your Home INFORMATION: EXT. e CaU Sue 7-1- 411 A& Reasonsable Rates 7 or Adele 731-597- S Consulting 731-627- 15S0 W. Antelope 175, Layton 8 Ogden Our Vision is to Improve Yours Dr. Grace I www.oldwestmortgage.ccm I Brvtng N. Utafa IS viae 1977 tPiirvtidse - RefinanceZY Now While rates-- y7 A,B,C 6t t Credit Low Rates Residential XJiiiiTiervitil Turn Downs Welcome ' Jumbo Loans 2nd Mortgage Credit Lines Fast Closing Medical t Dental Patient Credit248723 Cards Rettnunce Construction I. ok & Manufactured Homes Land Lots Credit Problems High Uebt Ratio are Intpamunals: Ext. Aquatics: Ext. At Call I 546-485- 1 I 1 . 124 South Fairfield j Expires HI Aft ftWfWhr, rtp I 7-46- 17 fJ A O RTON WHEN YOU USE MARYLEE AT GRAYSTONE MORTGAGE, IN MAY 898-678- J 4 IZero down, seller to pay closing costs. tret o ft T3 Lavton 546-944- 1 !" BUILDER DISCOUNT $1,500 LENDER CREDIT FOR BUYING 7-77- 72 mum level bedrooms, 2 baths, upgraded flooring, wood laminate in kitchennook, bay in living room, rounded corners, Grand Master bath, walk-i- n closet. Payment P.l.T.I rtvdiiciuic iii Davis Arts & Humanities Council R WasatcIDr. LXVl Mountain View J Family Care &IM 1 v I 1 1 iciU; $1,059 Kenley Amphitheater in Layton 403 Has Relocated to l State Inspection I R 7-27- 61 IT !J B & Domestic Cars & Trucks Complete Auto Service 166 S. Main Layton : Hess Fitness Center, Bldg. 520 Issue Desk: Ext foreign I Family Practice "l 00 S5 K&Off 0Brien layton, Utah 84041 (across from Laycon Hij?h School) M m: ! h-- Pttthra! ff tht Petitfcr VIbt September 13 8 pRi HBBlilliMM HoeRayWho? Old Man Johnson Two aid 12 White Guy 2001 Get your tickets early by calling or visit the Heritage Museum, 465 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton, between 10:00 am and 5:00 p.m. or at all Smithtix locations. Doors open at 7 p.m. Shows start at 8p.m. Note: Bring chairs or blankets for general seating. Sponsors A Ruber, Ericlcson & Bowman, L.L.Cl P S T3T AM. I H T I N 73" 0 A. ? - A - t UCUI UUI I., 3 UdLi I t I I I I r. VdU LCUJ U. I T I LI Ii'LI 1 Grand Master bath. Rounded mm corners.fireplace, 12 acre lot, secondary water, level, right, brick and JrTlj animal yyj r iu jr. .uunuj nvn iy 1 1. i stucco front wtile j ucou L bedrooms, 2 12 baths, 3 car garage, fireplace, AC, Grand Master bath. Bay 3 window and vault in master, Bay in kitchen, microwave & refrigerator included. Stucco $ and brick front, huge flooring upgrades. l.rm ...wsf Lr.-- Call Brenda Volk at 420-318- 9 for more information i a |