5 th Generation Fighters

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1 Headquarters U.S. Air Force I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 5 th Generation Fighters Lt Gen Hawk Carlisle AF / A3/5 UNCLASSIFIED

2 21 Years Ago Today UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 2

3 USAF Fighter Generations A Historical Perspective Core Competencies of our fighter fleet not new Air Superiority allows Freedom of Maneuver / Action for our forces while denying potential adversaries the same Global Precision Attack hold any target at risk -- in the air, on the sea, or on the ground Continuing cycle of new capability development to counter denied airspace, protect our forces and Nation Threat Environment we are / will be faced with Advanced fighters with capabilities on par with our 4 th Gen fleet Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems -- better detection, greater range, increased lethality Integrated Air Defense Systems designed to deny access Proliferated world-wide, and growing in complexity / ability Our AF must keep evolving to meet these challenges UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 3

4 Air Force Generations of Key Fighter Aircraft c c c c c F-22A Multi-Role Improved Avionics Sophisticated Avionics Improved Precision F-15E F-35A Turbojet Engines F-86 Supersonic On-Board Radar First Guided Airto-Air Missiles F-106 MiG-21 F-4E MiG-23 First Precision Munitions MiG-29 Enhanced Radar Improved Maneuverability First Low- Observable (F-117) Fully Integrated Avionics & Sensors Greater Speed & Maneuverability All-Aspect, Day/Night Low- Observable (F-22) Network Centric MiG-15 US: P-80, F-84, F-86, FH-1, FJ, F-2H, F-3H, F-9F Soviet: MiG-15/17 US: F-100, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-105, F-106 Soviet: MiG-19/21 China: J-7 US: F-111, F-4, F-5 Soviet: MiG-23/25/27, Su-17/20/22 Europe: Mirage F-1 China: J-8 US: F-14, F-15A/C/E, F-16, F/A-18C/E/F, F-117 Soviet/Russian: MiG-29/31, Su-27/30/33/35 Europe: Mirage 2000, Tornado, Rafale, Gripen, Eurofighter-Typhoon China: J-9, J-10, FC-1 Operational US: F-22A Development US: F-35A/B/C Russian: PAK-FA China: J-20 4 UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

5 Key Attributes of 5th Gen Fighters Stealth Minimize susceptibility to SAMs Engage air threats before detection Maneuverability Survive SAM engagements Maintain parity / dominate Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground engagements Multi-Role Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground Aircraft exclusive domains defined by areas of optimized performance and unique capabilities Fused Sensors & Avionics Synergistic integration of information 5 th Gen Fighters provide Air Superiority and Global Precision Attack against today s -- and tomorrow s -- air and ground threats UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 5

6 Prevent Hollow Force Hollow Force Readiness Modernization Future Viability Force Structure Strategy Mismatch UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 6

7 Why Stealth? Surface Threats to 4 th Gen Minimize exposure & susceptibility to advanced SAMs Air Threats to Current Capabilities Legacy and 5 th Gen vs. Su-30 Su-30 on par with F-15/F-16/F-18 5 th Gen fighters superior to Su-30 5 th Gen Exposure 4 th Gen Exposure 4 th Gen AMRAAM AA-12 Su-30 Legacy fighter Engaged in war of attrition 5 th Gen AMRAAM Su-30 5 th Gen provides 1st shot opportunity Allows us to Hold enemy targets at risk, Gives us First Look, First Shot, First Kill advantage UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 7

8 UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 8 5 th Generation Fusion 4 th Gen Little to no interaction between sensors vs. 5 th Gen Sensors collaborate displaying fused information Legacy F-22 & F-35 Tactical Situation Display EW RASTE R OFF REL COMBA RET T SEL PLN AA FF JETT AG OFF REL OFF REL PLN PLN FF FF A/G A/G OFF BRT CTRS NIGHT DAY SAFE SAFE NIGHT NIGHT BRT BRT CTRS CTRS DAY DAY SAFE RADAR

9 UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 9 Mission Domains Air-to-Air F-22 -Obtain and Maintain Access -Counter Advanced Air Threats Air-to-Ground -Maintain Access -Air-to-Air & precise Air-to-Ground capability -Persistent Force -More Flexibility for Air-to-Ground Missions F-35 F-22 Optimized for Air Dominance Uncompromised A/A performance F-35 Multi-Role Design Strategic and Tactical SEAD / DEAD Offensive and Defensive Counter Air Strategic Attack / Interdiction Close Air Support

10 UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 10 F-22 and F-35A Overview F-22 Unmatched speed, altitude, and maneuverability Gain and maintain Air Superiority F-35A (USAF) Multi-spectral sensors and flexible Airto-Ground payload Lethal and precise Global Attack 540 NM 1.5 Mach (2.0 Dash) 50,000 + F-22 F-35A Unrefueled Sub-Sonic Combat Radius Employment Speed Employment Altitude 590 NM 0.95 Mach (1.6 Dash) 35, ,000 lbs Thrust 40,000 lbs 18,030 lbs Fuel 18,480 lbs A/A + A/G Internal Only Weapons A/G + A/A Internal and External Planned mix of enabling and complementary capabilities to support the National Military Strategy

11 UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 11 Multi-Role Weapons Comparison BLOCK 35 BLOCK 3F Capacity 2,500 lbs 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs 2,500 lbs AIM-9X AIM-120 SDB 1K JDAM AIM-9X AIM-120 SDB 2K JDAM Internal (Combat Only) GBU-12 Gun: 20 mm 480 rounds External Internal External Gun: 25 mm 182 rounds (CTOL) Block 3F Certified Weapons Note: F-35 designed with 6 external hard-points

12 UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 12 F-22 Optimized for Air Superiority The F-22 s ability to rapidly accelerate, supercruise, fly higher, and internally carry twice the air-to-air ordnance of an F-35A optimizes the F-22 in the air-to-air role Air-to-Air Coverage Area 100nm 65nm 120nm 100nm With 2x more internal AIM-120s than F-35 and F-22 s superior speed, F-22 is more capable in an air-to-air role

13 UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 13 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Air to Air Capability F-35 Optimized for Global Precision Attack With its multi-spectral active, passive & IR sensors, and increased payload, the F-35 is more capable in AG role Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Air to Air Capability With robust Counter DRFM Specifications Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) E W Electronic Support Measures (ESM) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) With ATC/ATR Electronic Support Measures (ESM) E W Distributed Aperture System (DAS) IR Ground Moving Target Indication Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) IR

14 UNCLASSIFIED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 14 Complementary mix of 5th Gen Fighter capabilities required for 21st century threat s F-22 delivers Air Superiority Production complete; forward deployed today Modernization plan to increase lethality & survivability F-35 delivers Global Precision Attack Still in development, initial first few fielded Delivers Joint and Coalition capabilities Synergy both leverage other s technology Common domain provides flexible, lethal and survivable force Critical mass of both required Summary F-22A and F-35A ensure Joint Air Superiority and Global Precision Attack for the Joint Force today and tomorrow