Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Lockheed Martin Receives Ongoing Funding To Re-Engine And
Upgrade 15 Super Galaxy Aircraft
Lockheed Martin has received ongoing funding through a
recently issued Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) that
authorizes Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) associated with the
C-5 Super Galaxy Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program
(RERP).
"This funding enables us to continue to partner with the U.S.
Air Force to produce enhanced C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft to support
the warfighter for decades to come," said Lorraine Martin, Lockheed
Martin C-5 program vice president. "The C-5M Super Galaxy is
redefining strategic airlift and delivers unparalleled support to
all U.S. armed forces."
The $344.3 million funding supports LRIP RERP production for 15
aircraft, including installation on three aircraft, material and
fabrication for five aircraft, and long-lead funding for seven
aircraft. Production of the C-5M Super Galaxy began in August 2009,
when the first aircraft was inducted into the production program.
This aircraft is slated for delivery to the USAF in September 2010.
Three C-5Ms have already been delivered to the USAF and current
USAF plans call for 52 fully-modernized C-5Ms by 2016.
The C-5M is the product of a two-phase modernization effort. The
first, the ongoing Avionics Modernization Program (AMP), provides a
state-of-the-art glass cockpit with modern avionics and flight
instruments. The RERP is the second phase of the C-5 modernization
effort. It includes 70 enhancements or replacements of major
components and subsystems, including the installation of GE
CF6-80C2 commercial engines. Modernization of the C-5 pays for
itself through savings in operation and sustainment costs.
The C-5 has been the backbone of strategic airlift in every
engagement since it entered service. It is the only aircraft
capable of carrying 100 percent of certified air-transportable
cargo, with a dedicated passenger compartment enabling commanders
to have troops and their equipment arrive in an area of operation
simultaneously. The C-5 can carry twice the cargo of other
strategic airlift systems. With more than 70 percent of its
structural service life remaining, the C-5M Super Galaxy will be a
force multiplier through 2040.
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