MQ-8B Fire Scout - UVS ROMANIA

1 MQ-8B fire ScoutAugust 2007 Mike FuquaFire Scout Business Development ManagerNorthrop Grumman CorporationApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 147142VM50-AS-5198 fire Scout Has a Legacy of High Reliability Derivative of Schweizer Commercial Helicopter Legacy of Highly Reliable Operations Over 20 Million Hours of Flight History High Non-Developmental Hardware ContentModel 269 CModel 333 Model 269 DNavy VTUAV RQ-8 ANavy VTUAV MQ-8 BArmy FCSC lass IVArmy FCSC lass IVApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 147143VM50-AS-5198MQ-8B fire Scout ft ( m) ft( m) ft( m) ft ( m) ft ( m) ft ( m) ft (.)

2 6 m) ft( m)Length Folded ft ( m)Rotor Diameter ft ( m)Height ft ( m)Gross Weight 3,150 lbs (1, kg)Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20 WSpeed 125+ KnotsCeiling 20,000 ft ( km)Endurance 8+ HoursLength Folded ft ( m)Rotor Diameter ft ( m)Height ft ( m)Gross Weight 3,150 lbs (1, kg)Engine Rolls-Royce 250-C20 WSpeed 125+ KnotsCeiling 20,000 ft ( km)Endurance 8+ HoursApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 147144VM50-AS-5198 The Enabler: Persistent, Flexible and LethalMQ-8B fire Scout Enabler for the Littoral Combat Ship Mission Anti-Submarine Warfare Anti-Surface Warfare Mine Warfare as Class IV UAV in Future Combat System Organic to the Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) Squadron.

3 Will Complement (Not Replace) and reduce the burden on manned systems Extremely Mature, Reliable, Transportableand Maintainable Primary missions intelligence, surveillance, reconaissance and targeting. Growth paths to weaponization, communications relay & others Transferable & Transformational Technology for Tomorrows CapabilityApproved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited NAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 147145VM50-AS-5198MQ-8B fire Scout Program ScheduleMQ-8B fire SCOUTFCS Class IV UAV (Army)VTUAV (Navy)CASRRCDRMS CIOCMQ-8B EngineeringMQ-8B Contractor TestingCombined DT/OTOPEVALD evelopment Air VehiclesLRIPP roduction VehiclesSRRSFRPDRCDR1stFlightMQ-8B EngineeringSIL Test and PlanningArmy Test/EvalAF Fabrication/SACAV Assembly/MSReceived/Integrate FCS Equipment1st Flight2004200420052005200620062007200720 0820082009200920102010 Approved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 147146VM50-AS-5198 Navy fire Scout VTUAV Program Description Mission: The fire Scout VTUAV system is designed to provide intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting data to tacticalusers Platforms.

4 The fire Scout VTUAV system is designed to operate from all Air Capable Ships Description - 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 ShipsApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 147147VM50-AS-5198 VTUAV System Description Fully digital, dual redundant control system Based on Schweizer 333 commercial helicopter Collect imagery Relative range and LOS to target for precision target coordinates Laser designate target on commandFully Autonomous Air VehicleBrite Star II EO/IR Laser Designation/Range Finder PayloadApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 147148VM50-AS-5198 Fully Encrypted.

5 Digital Data Links Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) Air vehicle command and control Imagery 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-N NATO STANAG 4586 compliant Multi-vehicle control Open architectureInteroperable Ground Control Station with Tactical Control System (TCS) software integratedNATO-standard Pressure Refueling (JP-5, 8)Designed for both Land and Sea Based Operations UCARS-V2 for Ship Launch/RecoveryHarpoon and Grid Ship Deck RestraintTactical Common Data LinkVTUAV System DescriptionAncillary EquipmentApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 147149VM50-AS-5198 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 ship Jan 16 & 17, 2006 9 takeoffs/landings successfully conducted over 2 days with 2 RQ-8A air vehicles.

6 Autonomous Ship Landings and MQ-8B First Flight Important Key Program MilestonesMQ-8B fire Flight First flight achieved 18 December 2006 at Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, MD MQ-8B improvements over RQ-8A include 4throtor blade, increased endurance, greater payload to 600lbs. and modular payload architecture Flight testing will continue in 2007 Approved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 1471410VM50-AS-51982ndGeneration MQ-8 BNose FairingRadomeDependentOn Payload Increased Fuel Capacity to 190 GalNew AftPayloadBay = Ft34-Blade Enhanced Airfoil Main RotorImproved TailRotor Authority (Pitch Travel Only)Structural UpgradeFor 3150 MTOGWU pgrade Gearbox Rating to 320 hp Continuous Build on Successful RQ-8A Flight Test Increase in Time-On-Station ( Hrs & 110 NM with 200 Lb Payload) Increase Payload Capability (600 Lbs)

7 Improves Supportability Continue Software DevelopmentAdditional Equipment VolumeDue to Space Frame Mods and New Landing Gear SponsonsApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 1471411VM50-AS-5198 Crew support systems not neededFire suppression system not requiredAuxiliary drive gear boxes not requiredNon-hydraulic systemInstruments not neededAPU not neededSolid non-retractable landing gearWheels/tires/brakes/anti-skid not neededElectronic countermeasures not requiredFire control radar not neededNon-actuated doorsSimple, single compressor gas turbine engineSimple ECS systemSimple main and tail rotor blade pitch control systemsSimple main and tail rotor gearboxesRolls Royce engine model 250 familyOver 160 million flight hoursSimple, Reliable System ProvidesMuch Lower Maintenance CostsApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 1471412VM50-AS-5198 VTUAV Payload Spiral DevelopmentEO/IR/LDRFC urrent FY-07/08 FutureCompact Very LightWeight TorpedoCoastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and AnalysisModular Payload Architecture Swap payloads between missions (Load and Go)

8 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 payloadsCOBRABRITE Star IIPrecision Weapons Low Cost Guided Image Rocket (LOGIR) and Viper StrikeWeaponsMaritime Multi-Mode RadarRADARASW WeaponCommunications & Data Relay Package Specialty Payloads Chem/Bio/Nuclear Detect Homeland Security EW/SIGINTA pproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 1471413VM50-AS-5198 Imaging Payloads EO/IR/LDRF Day TV Mid Wave Infrared SAR/GMTI RadarRQ-8A Flight Demo of Representative Payloads in Jan 2004 Approved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 1471414VM50-AS-5198 fire Scout Ship CompatibilitySafe rotor height enhances quick launch capability Grid CaptureWheels ease transportUCARSA pproved for Public Release.

9 Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 1471415VM50-AS-5198 Operations With The USS Nashville Were The First Fully Autonomous Take Offs and Landings By A Navy UAV On An Underway Navy Ship Jan 16 & 17, 2006 9 takeoffs/landings successfully conducted over 2 days with 2 RQ-8A Air Vehicles. VTUAV fire Scout Aboard USS NashvilleAutonomous Ship Landings a Key Program MilestoneApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 1471416VM50-AS-5198 Roll-On / Roll-Off Shipboard InstallationGround ControlStationUCARS AutolandRadarUHF C2 Antennae (4)TelemetryAntennaLanding SpotApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 1471417VM50-AS-5198 fire Scout Supports LCS PotentialFuture Missions LCS Common Core VehicleASW Mission Area High Alt Comm Relay Periscope detection radar Shallow water & surface sub detection Lightweight torpedo Deployable bottom acoustic arrays Insert or monitor sonobouysASW Mission Area High Alt Comm Relay Periscope detection radar Shallow water & surface sub detection Lightweight torpedo Deployable bottom acoustic arrays Insert or monitor sonobouysASUW Mission Area Organic high alt surveillance High alt comm relay and link Detect, identify.

10 &engage small surface craft swarms Engage multiple targets Targeting for joint firesASUW Mission Area Organic high alt surveillance High alt comm relay and link Detect, identify,&engage small surface craft swarms Engage multiple targets Targeting for joint firesMIW Mission Area Coastal battlefield mine and recon system (COBRA) Airborne laser mine detecting system (ALMDS) Reseeding surveillance Long endurance comm relay for unmanned minesweeping vehiclesMIW Mission Area Coastal battlefield mine and recon system (COBRA) Airborne laser mine detecting system (ALMDS) Reseeding surveillance Long endurance comm relay for unmanned minesweeping vehiclesCurrent or Planned CapabilityASW- Antisubmarine WarfareASUW- Antisurface WarfareMIW- Mine Interdiction WarfareApproved for Public Release, Distribution UnlimitedNAVAIR 07-382 Dated 13 June 2007, TDEA 1471418VM50-AS-5198 fire Scout Supports Multiple Missions Humanitarian and Disaster AssistanceHumanitarian and Disaster AssistanceLCSLCSD isaster AreaDisaster AreaMaritime Interdiction OperationsMaritime Inter