Air Force Tech Report

The Air Force is searching for new ways to train pilots more efficiently and quickly. Leveraging virtual and augmented reality is a key part of the experimental Pilot Training Next program. It’s an effort that could help streamline the Air Force effort to quickly get qualified pilots in the air.

To learn more, watch this episode of BLUE: Pilot Pipeline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q7U8fDwBsI

Legacy aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force require parts that may be out-of-production due to manufacturing obsolescence, costs to create, low-quantity requirements, poor documentation, or other availability-related challenges. Additive manufacturing along with other advanced manufacturing technologies such as reverse engineering, has the potential to increase part availability at the supply chain level, depot level, flight line, and in theater; alleviating high part and tooling costs and long lead time issues to enable mission readiness. The MAMLS 3-phase program was created to incorporate these advanced manufacturing technologies to provide rapid, low-cost sustainment opportunities.

Critical Care Air Transport Teams provide specialized care to wounded warriors, that are in critical condition, to ensure they're safely transported to hospitals.

https://www.facebook.com/AirmanMagazine/videos/10155010221601191/

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/525730/ccatt-rescue

http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/614399/ccatt-delivers-critical-care-in-the-air/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIq0vzK2RE8

The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle is the Air Force's experimental test program to demonstrate space technologies. Learn how it gets into orbit and some of the features that helps this unmanned space platform boldly go where few have gone before.

The F-35 is full of cutting-edge technology. One piece of that technology is the Generation III Helmet, which lets pilots see through the aircraft.

The Air Force Research Laboratory discovers, develops, and integrates affordable war-fighting technologies for the Air Force in air, space, and cyberspace. In this Air Force Tech Report, learn about the science and technology of AFRL.

The Phantom QF-4 aerial target drone training is being phased out as QF-16 Falcons are taking their place as unmanned targets.

This Joint and Coalition ops video illustrates how the Joint Staff J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team (JDAT) helps warfighters enhance integration and interoperability across a broad spectrum of mission areas to ultimately improve combat effectiveness and reduce the potential of fratricide and collateral damage.

Warfighter assistance is focused within the following areas: Command and Control; Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS); Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR);... read more

This Joint and Coalition ops video illustrates how the Joint Staff J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team (JDAT) helps warfighters enhance integration and interoperability across a broad spectrum of mission areas to ultimately improve combat effectiveness and reduce the potential of fratricide and collateral damage. Warfighter assistance is focused within the following areas: Command and Control; Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS); Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD); Air-to-Ground Operations; and Cyberspace Ops JDAT serves a wide-range of warfighters including: Combatant Commands, Service Operational Test Activities (OTAs), DOT&E, Service & Coalition Program Managers, and Service-specific Battle Labs and Centers of Excellences   show less

Space will soon be contested, and the U.S. Air Force is taking steps to ensure it has the best possible observation and information about what is out there.

It can take off like a helicopter, fly like a plane and its the Air Force's only tilt-rotor aircraft; This is the CV-22 Osprey.

Maintaining the atmosphere the human body is accustomed to, has been a challenge plaguing high altitude flight, and the Air Force has spent years developing suits just for it.

For the last 60 years, the B-52 has had an incredible career as the main bomber of the United States. Even though its 60 years old, it still has plenty of years of service left.

The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron use a cool piece of tech called a 'dropsonde' to help forecast hurricanes and other tropical storms.

Flight is one of civilization's greatest achievements, and technical innovations to the most basic parts of an aircraft have the ability to increase efficiency and performance. In this Air Force Tech Report we look at how wings work, and how the team at the Air Force Research Laboratory plans to take the wing to a whole new level.

Tech Links:

AFRL Variable Camber Compliant Wing (VCCW)
Dr. James Joo, AFRL research mechanical engineer, is developing the first truly Variable Camber... read more

Flight is one of civilization's greatest achievements, and technical innovations to the most basic parts of an aircraft have the ability to increase efficiency and performance. In this Air Force Tech Report we look at how wings work, and how the team at the Air Force Research Laboratory plans to take the wing to a whole new level. Tech Links: AFRL Variable Camber Compliant Wing (VCCW) Dr. James Joo, AFRL research mechanical engineer, is developing the first truly Variable Camber Wing. https://youtu.be/F-PVtlQCr5w AFRL on YouTube The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the Air Force's only organization wholly dedicated to leading the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. We trace our roots to the vision of airpower pioneers who understood science as the key to air supremacy. The passionate commitment of AFRL people, to realize this vision, has helped create the world's best air, space and cyberspace force. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdaDtTpixYChgBu20HgemQ? Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB The Air Force Research Laboratory is a global technical enterprise, boasting some of the best and brightest leaders in the world. We are Revolutionary, Relevant, and Responsive to the Warfighter. We defend America by unleashing the unconquerable power of scientific and technical innovation. Our mission is leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable war fighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force. http://www.wpafb.af.mil/AFRL/   show less

No seat keeps you safer than the Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) II. Watch this Air Force Tech Report to find out why!

In the very near future, airmen may find themselves equipped with a pocket-sized, high-tech, non-invasive device that improves brain power and performance.Article: Electric brain stimulation - the new caffeine?http://1.usa.gov/1tHjlIHDiscovery News Article: Brain Implant Could Restore Memory http://bit.ly/13MH6CvBBC Article: Brain stimulation: The military’s mind-zapping projecthttp://bbc.in/1Aibn83Boston Globe Article: Air Force stimulates brain waves to improve performance of drone operators http://bit.ly/1yfhZWv

The F-16 is LEGIT. While the airframe itself hasn't changed much since it was introduced in the late 1970's, it's avionics and weapon systems have been continuously upgraded, making this multi-role fighter aircraft just as deadly today as it was nearly four decades ago.

Have you ever seen the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in action? Then you know what this BAMF can do!

The Air Force Research Laboratory co-hosted Lab Hack, its first ever Air Force "Hackathon" at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. For More Info:Hackathonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg9qSdFRfHohttp://1.usa.gov/1tF5Sin

The Air Force is energizing domestic research and development with a $2M prize for a light-weight, fuel-efficient, small turbine engine. This innovative acquisition approach will advance the technologies needed to support the world's best Air Force.

Air Force Prize
https://airforceprize.com/

Air Force Research Laboratory
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/AFRL/

AF.mil Article: $2M Air Force Prize for development of a small, efficient turboshaft engine
http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/587765/2m-air-force-prize-for-development-of-a-small-efficient-turboshaft-engine.aspx

The LGM-30G Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, is a strategic weapon system that uses a ballistic missile that can hit targets over 6,000 miles away.For more information: http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104466/lgm-30g-minuteman-iii.aspxhttp://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=540

A look at the B-1B Lancer, the backbone of the United States' Air Force. Tech Links:http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104500/b-1b-lancer.aspxhttp://www.boeing.com/boeing/defense-space/support/maintenance/b1-lancer/index.page

The Atlas V, Delta IV, and Falcon 9 are three rockets used by the Air Force to launch national security payloads into space.

During the heat of aerial combat losing track of the ground is a bad thing. The latest in Air Force Tech can prevent the catastrophic from happening.

Related Links/background:

http://www.wpafb.af.mil/AFRL/

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/Features/Auto-GCAS_Installed_in_USAF_F-16s.html

http://theaviationist.com/2015/02/02/f-16-gcat-explained

AC-130s gunships have combat history dating back to the Vietnam War; these gunships provide overwatch, close air support and air interdiction.Fact Sheet:http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104486/ac-130hu.aspx

The E-3 Sentry is a modified Boeing 707 commercial airframe with a rotating radar dome. Its mission is to be an airborne warning and control system, or AWACS.Fact Sheets:http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104504/e-3-sentry-awacs.aspxhttp://www.boeing.com/boeing/history/boeing/airborne.

The AGM-86C is a conventional air launched cruise missile and was first used in combat during a secret mission at the beginning of Operation Desert Storm, January 16, 1991.

The F-35 has ushered in a new era of aircraft and has become much more than a showcase of state-of-the-art technology.

For More info:
F-35 on time to replace previous tactical aircraft
http://1.usa.gov/1xsL7WW

F-35: New fighter creates new culture for 21st Century and beyond
http://1.usa.gov/1qDQQnP

To help preserve historic landmarks, Cape Canaveral is using 3-D laser scan technology.

Tech Links:

Air Force uses lasers to preserve space history
http://1.usa.gov/1p86XsM

USF AIST Cape Canaveral Tour
http://bit.ly/1BZVraV

AIST Scanning Cape Canaveral
http://bit.ly/Z4Lrzw

US Air Force Using Lasers to Preserve Historic Space Launch Pads
http://bit.ly/XFGyLw

Sleek, stealthy, and stylish; the F-22 is the world's premiere freedom machine.

Tech Links:
U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet: F-22 Raptor
http://1.usa.gov/1pV897W

F-22 Over Clouds (Photo)
http://1.usa.gov/WqZmxM

For over 50 years the KC-135 Stratotanker has been the Air Force's premiere in-flight refueling tanker but that's all about to change...

Tech Links:
KC-46a Pegasus
http://bit.ly/1qG1HAH

AF Fact Sheet: KC-46A Pegasus:
http://1.usa.gov/1C3Lt9r

KC-46 Tanker 'On Cost, On Schedule,' Acting SecAF Says:
http://1.usa.gov/VRghcn

First KC-46 Assembly Begins
http://1.usa.gov/1zGJP9Q

New Tanker Design Finalized Ahead of Schedule:
http://1.usa.gov/1qi18vy

Boeing:
http://www.boeing.com/boeing/defense-space/military/kc46a/index.page

Having the proper equipment can mean the difference between life and death, but having a tactical advantage is the name of the game.
Tech Links:
Moody A-10 pilots first to field target system downrange
http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123339936

New Helmet System Enhances Targeting Accuracy
http://www.127wg.ang.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123342790

F-35A Lightning II Conventional Takeoff and Landing Variant
http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/478441/f-35a-lightning-ii-conventional-takeoff-and-landing-variant.aspx

The Effect of Human Factors on the Helmet-Mounted Display
http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/apj/apj04/spr04/vorspr04.html

For 25 years the B-2 Spirit, sometimes called the "The Black Knight" and "The Boomerang", has served the United States' Air Force as world's premiere stealth bomber.

Check out the full U.S. Air Force Fact sheet on AF.mil at:
http://1.usa.gov/1ojXOBC

The Air Force Tech Report is a quick look at current technology the Air Force uses to fly, fight, and win.
Tech Links:
U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet: MQ-9 Reaper
http://1.usa.gov/1qzOEwM

U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet: F-15E Strike Eagle
http://1.usa.gov/1nlRWTv

Air Force Fact sheet on AF.mil at:
http://1.usa.gov/1ojXOBC