MQ-8B Fire Scout - UVS ROMANIA · PDF fileMQ-8B Fire Scout August 2007 Mike Fuqua Fire Scout Business Development Manager Northrop Grumman Corporation Approved for Public Release,

MQ-8B Fire Scout

August 2007

Mike FuquaFire Scout Business Development ManagerNorthrop Grumman Corporation

Approved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 14714

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Fire Scout Has a Legacy of High Reliability

Derivative of Schweizer Commercial HelicopterLegacy of Highly Reliable OperationsOver 20 Million Hours of Flight HistoryHigh Non-Developmental Hardware Content

Model 269C

Model 333

Model 269D

Navy VTUAV RQ-8A

Navy VTUAV MQ-8B

Army FCSClass IVArmy FCSClass IV


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MQ-8B Fire Scout Specifications

13.75 ft (4.2 m)

9.42 ft(2.9 m)

5.75 ft(1.8 m)

WLO

15.5 ft (4.7 m)

7.58 ft (2.3 m)

22.87 ft (7.0 m)

14.5 Degree 1.92 ft (.6 m)

7.5 ft(2.3 m)

Length Folded 22.87 ft (7.0 m)Rotor Diameter 27.50 ft (8.4 m)Height 9.42 ft (2.9 m)Gross Weight 3,150 lbs (1,428.8 kg)Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20WSpeed 125+ KnotsCeiling 20,000 ft (6.1 km)Endurance 8+ Hours

Length Folded 22.87 ft (7.0 m)Rotor Diameter 27.50 ft (8.4 m)Height 9.42 ft (2.9 m)Gross Weight 3,150 lbs (1,428.8 kg)Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20WSpeed 125+ KnotsCeiling 20,000 ft (6.1 km)Endurance 8+ Hours


4VM50-AS-5198 The Enabler: Persistent, Flexible and Lethal

MQ-8B Fire Scout U.S. Navy…Key Enabler for the Littoral Combat Ship Mission

Anti-Submarine WarfareAnti-Surface WarfareMine Warfare

U.S. Army…Selected as Class IV UAV in Future Combat System

Organic to the Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) Squadron.

Will Complement (Not Replace) and reduce the burden on manned systemsExtremely Mature, Reliable, Transportableand MaintainablePrimary missions intelligence, surveillance, reconaissance and targeting.

Growth paths to weaponization, communications relay & others

Transferable & Transformational Technology for Tomorrows Capability

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited NAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 14714

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MQ-8B Engineering

MQ-8B Contractor Testing

Combined DT/OTOPEVAL

Development Air VehiclesLRIP

Production Vehicles

SRR SFR PDR CDR1st FlightMQ-8B Engineering

SIL Test and Planning

Army Test/Eval

AF Fabrication/SAC

AV Assembly/MS

Received/Integrate FCS Equipment

1st Flight

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Navy Fire Scout VTUAV Program DescriptionMission: The Fire Scout VTUAV system is designed to provide intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting data to tacticalusersPlatforms: The Fire Scout VTUAV system is designed to operate from all Air Capable ShipsDescription - A Fire Scout VTUAV System consists of:

3 MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned rotary wing air vehicles

3 Electro-optical/infra-red /laser designator & range finder modular mission payloads

Ground Control Stations (integrated in LCS CIC) incorporating the tactical common data link (TCDL) and tactical control system (TCS) for joint operability

1 Unmanned Common Automatic Recovery Systems (UCARS)

1 talon grid (NATO standard) for shipboard operations

Employment: Upon completion of EMD, the Fire Scout VTUAV assets will be fielded on the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships


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VTUAV System Description

Fully digital, dual redundant control systemBased on Schweizer 333 commercial helicopter

Collect imageryRelative range and LOS to target for precision target coordinatesLaser designate target on command

Fully Autonomous Air Vehicle

Brite Star II EO/IR Laser Designation/Range Finder Payload


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Fully Encrypted, Digital Data Links

Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL)

Air vehicle command and controlImagery and data downlink

3 ARC-210 UHF/VHF Radios integrated on air vehicle provide control and communications relay capability

GCCS-M, JDISS, AFATDS, CCTV & JSIPS-NNATO STANAG 4586 compliantMulti-vehicle controlOpen architecture

Interoperable Ground Control Station with Tactical Control

System (TCS) software integrated

NATO-standard Pressure Refueling (JP-5, 8)

Designed for both Land and Sea Based Operations

UCARS-V2 for Ship Launch/Recovery

Harpoon and Grid Ship Deck Restraint

Tactical Common Data Link

VTUAV System DescriptionAncillary Equipment


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Key Program MilestonesShip Landings

Operations with the USS Nashville were the first fully autonomous takeoffs and landings by a US Navy UAV on an underway navy shipJan 16 & 17, 2006—9 takeoffs/landings successfully conducted over 2 days with 2 RQ-8A air vehicles.

Autonomous Ship Landings and MQ-8B First Flight Important Key Program Milestones

MQ-8B Fire FlightFirst flight achieved 18 December 2006 at Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, MDMQ-8B improvements over RQ-8A include 4th rotor blade, increased endurance, greater payload to 600lbs. and modular payload architectureFlight testing will continue in 2007


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2nd Generation MQ-8B

Nose FairingRadome

DependentOn Payload

Increased Fuel Capacity to

190 Gal

New AftPayloadBay = 8.0 Ft3

4-Blade Enhanced Airfoil Main Rotor

Improved TailRotor Authority (Pitch Travel Only)

Structural UpgradeFor 3150 MTOGW

Upgrade Gearbox

Rating to 320 hp

Continuous

Build on Successful RQ-8A Flight TestIncrease in Time-On-Station (5.0 Hrs & 110 NM with 200 Lb Payload)Increase Payload Capability (600Lbs)Improves SupportabilityContinue Software Development

Additional Equipment VolumeDue to Space Frame Mods and New Landing Gear Sponsons


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Crew support systems not neededFire suppression system not requiredAuxiliary drive gear boxes not requiredNon-hydraulic systemInstruments not needed

APU not neededSolid non-retractable landing gearWheels/tires/brakes/anti-skid not neededElectronic countermeasures not requiredFire control radar not neededNon-actuated doors

Simple, single compressor gas turbine engine

Simple ECS systemSimple main and tail

rotor blade pitch control systems

Simple main and tail rotor gearboxes

Rolls – Royce engine model– 250 family

Over 160 million flight hours

Simple, Reliable System ProvidesMuch Lower Maintenance Costs


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VTUAV Payload Spiral Development

EO/IR/LDRF

Current FY-07/08 Future

Compact Very LightWeight Torpedo

Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and

Analysis

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

COBRA

BRITE Star II

Precision Weapons –Low Cost Guided Image Rocket (LOGIR) and Viper Strike

Weapons

Maritime Multi-Mode Radar

RADAR ASW Weapon

Communications & Data Relay Package

Specialty PayloadsChem/Bio/Nuclear DetectHomeland SecurityEW/SIGINT


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Imaging PayloadsEO/IR/LDRF

Day TV

Mid Wave Infrared

SAR/GMTI Radar

RQ-8A Flight Demo of Representative Payloads in Jan 2004


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Fire Scout Ship Compatibility

Safe rotor height enhances quick launch capability

Grid Capture

Wheels ease transport

UCARS


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Operations With The USS Nashville Were The First Fully Autonomous Take Offs and Landings By A U.S. Navy UAV On An Underway Navy ShipJan 16 & 17, 2006—9 takeoffs/landings successfully conducted over 2 days with 2 RQ-8A Air Vehicles.

VTUAV Fire Scout Aboard USS Nashville

Autonomous Ship Landings a Key Program Milestone


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Roll-On / Roll-Off Shipboard Installation

Ground ControlStation

UCARS Autoland

Radar

UHF C2

Antennae (4) Telemetry

Antenna

Landing Spot


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Fire Scout Supports LCS PotentialFuture Missions

LCS Common Core Vehicle

ASW Mission AreaHigh Alt Comm RelayPeriscope detection radarShallow water & surface sub detectionLightweight torpedo Deployable bottom acoustic arrays Insert or monitor sonobouys

ASW Mission AreaHigh Alt Comm RelayPeriscope detection radarShallow water & surface sub detectionLightweight torpedo Deployable bottom acoustic arrays Insert or monitor sonobouys

ASUW Mission AreaOrganic high alt surveillanceHigh alt comm relay and linkDetect, identify, &engage small surface craft swarms

Engage multiple targets

Targeting for joint fires

ASUW Mission AreaOrganic high alt surveillanceHigh alt comm relay and linkDetect, identify, &engage small surface craft swarms

Engage multiple targets

Targeting for joint fires

MIW Mission AreaCoastal battlefield mine and recon system (COBRA)Airborne laser mine detecting system (ALMDS)Reseeding surveillanceLong endurance comm relay for unmanned minesweeping vehicles

MIW Mission AreaCoastal battlefield mine and recon system (COBRA)Airborne laser mine detecting system (ALMDS)Reseeding surveillanceLong endurance comm relay for unmanned minesweeping vehicles

Current or Planned Capability

ASW- Antisubmarine WarfareASUW- Antisurface WarfareMIW- Mine Interdiction Warfare


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Fire Scout Supports Multiple Missions

Humanitarian and Disaster AssistanceHumanitarian and Disaster Assistance

LCSLCS

Disaster AreaDisaster Area

Maritime Interdiction OperationsMaritime Interdiction Operations

Special OperationsSpecial Operations Non-Combatant Evacuation OperationsNon-Combatant Evacuation Operations

Container ShipContainer Ship

LCSLCS

LCSLCS

LHDLHD CH-53’sCH-53’s

EmbassyEvacuationEmbassy

Evacuation

LCSLCS

SOF TeamSOF Team


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Coastal MissionsMaritime Security

Port, Waterways and Coastal Security: Mutual disclosure agreement and security operationsIllegal Drug Interdiction: Halt the flow of illegal drugs Migrant interdiction: Interdict undocumented migrantsOther Law Enforcement: Halt foreign fishing

Marine SafetySearch and Rescue: Save mariners in distressMarine Safety: Commercial vessel and recreational boating

Protection of Natural ResourcesLiving Marine Resources: Assure compliance with regulationsMarine Environmental Protection: Protect the marine environment from oil and chemical spills

National DefenseDefense Readiness: (escort sealift movements in ports; support Navy operations in coastal waters overseas)

Maritime MobilityAids to Navigation and Waterways ManagementIce Operations


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WeaponsIntegrated hard points and max gross takeoff weight increase can lift heavier payloads and/or weaponsUniversal weapons pylon mounting socket with access door and quick release pin built into sponsonNew fore and aft sponson structure will support heavy centerline weapon or other payloadModular payload architecture allows addition and/or removal of various payloads and weapons systems without impacting flight softwareCapable of carrying up to 400 lbs per side


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Fire Scout RQ-8A Demonstrates 2.75" Rocket Firing at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

Live Fire 22 July 05

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FCS Class IV UAV: Program OverviewNorthrop Grumman Role: Major subcontractor to Boeing/SAIC Lead System Integrator (LSI)Statement of work:

Deliver 8 UAVs for SD&D programDelivery of S/W SIM, embedded training, emulators/SIMsIntegrate CFE and GFE core equipment and mission packagesDT&E flight test, support limited user testingSupport system of systems modeling and simulation (SIL & CWIN)

Class IV UAV first flight Nov 2010IQT testing 2011-2012, limited user testing 2012-2013Long lead for low rate initial production 2013Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2014


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Fire Scout Class IV System

Network Data Link (NDL)

Airborne Surveillance, Target

Acquisition and Minefield Detection System (ASTAMIDS)

Tactical UAV C2 Evolution

RQ-8A

MQ-8B

Notional Dual Payload Installation


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Baseline Payloads

ASTAMIDSComm Relay

(JTRS)Modular Payload Architecture• Requires no HW or SW changes to air vehicle or GCS• Recognizes payloads and automatically reconfigures in the field• Easily accommodates new payloads via defined interface specifications

Airborne Surveillance, Target Acquisition and

Minefield Detection System (ASTAMIDS)

Air Survivability EquipmentSAR/GMTI

Remote Chemical Detector

Tactical SIGINT Payload

Comm Relay (JTRS AMF)

Planned

Future Growth

FCS Spiral Development Payloads


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Denied LogisticsComm out over-the-horizon resupplyGCS accuracy to within 5 meters600 pound payload capabilityPayload/distance tradeoffsCapability demonstrated at Yuma Proving Ground in 2005Future capability includes air drop, water/fuel delivery and smart litter deliveryCONOPS

Resupply of troops in forward areaLoss of C2 link to Air VehicleUAV continues to programmed LZUAV commanded to ground hold at LZ

Cargo released by ground personnelSwitch toggled to Air VehicleAir Vehicle continues mission - RTB


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Fire Scout International Opportunities

Spain

France

United Kingdom

Denmark Germany

Italy

S. Korea

Japan

Brunei

Singapore

India

United ArabEmirates

Saudi Arabia

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Fire Scout AccomplishmentsRQ-8A Flight Operations

NAS China Lake, CANAF Webster Field, MDYuma Proving Ground, AZFt. Rucker, AL

RQ-8A Flight Test245+ Fully Autonomous Flights / 215+ Hours to DateAchieved 8,000ft Altitude, 97 Knots CAS and 4.1 HoursDemonstrated EO/IR/laser, TCDL Up/Downlink, TCS CtrlConducted Sloped Landings and Grid EngagementShipboard landing testing conducted aboard USS Nashville (LPD-13), Jan 06

DemonstrationsSynthetic Aperture Radar / GMTIAirborne P-3C Manned/Unmanned Control of Fire Scout E-2C Advanced Information Architecture (AIA)2.75 Inch Hydra Rocket Firing at Yuma Proving Ground Army One System With SAR, AIA and Denied Logistics Re-supply

MQ-8B Flight TestFirst flight 18 December 200620 Fully Autonomous Flights/15.9 Hours to DateAchieved 8000 ft , 100 Knots IASDemonstrated Lost Link RTB Functionality


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