Military Aircraft

Military Aircraft is a core market that includes manned aerodynamic platforms (including onboard mission systems). It contains main engines as a component of the value added fields where those engines are included in the bill of material of the aircraft sale. It will also include Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) engines, which are supplied under a separate contract from the aircraft. GFE engines are generally provided on high performance military aircraft and helicopters.

This document contains definitions for the market, customer missions, unique market attributes, and market subsystem types.

The Military Aircraft Market includes:

All fixed-wing, rotary wing (helicopters), lighter-than-air and hybrid types such as tilt rotor, autogyro or other so called compound aircraft in military or paramilitary service. It also includes optionally manned aircraft;
R&D, production and significant modification of such aircraft;
Service and Support contracts;
Green variant of Military Aircraft Database (removes value of onboard mission systems not related to pure flight of the aircraft)

The Military Aircraft Market does not include:

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs);
Minor aircraft modification programs;
The value of weapon payloads;
Commercial aircraft;
Spacecraft or Weather balloons;
Company-funded research and development;
Government budget for overhead and program management

Military Aircraft Customer Function

Air Superiority	Aircraft whose primary design and use is to deny an adversary any access to or operational capability in, the airspace.
Bomber	A high value strike and attack aircraft typically having strategic range capabilities, crew, engine, endurance, and multiple weapon payload options.
GFE	Government Furnished Equipment, occurring when equipment, usually propulsion, is contracted separately from the platform and prime contractor. This Functional Segment serves to help segregate GFE sales from Parent platform sales. Examples of GFE include: military aircraft main propulsion, ship engines and nuclear reactors and steam systems.
Ground Support	Aircraft with the primary design, loiter and range to support attacking and/or defending military ground operations.
Mine Warfare	Those platforms with the capability to detect and/or clear mines.
Multi-Role Combat	Aircraft designed for multi-role military combat missions and for use when the mission or aircraft function is largely decided upon by the sortie weapon payload(s).
Multi-Role Electronic	Any one of several aircraft types especially designed and operating with various C2 and/or ISR payloads, characterized by low quantity, high value, and combat adverse features.
Tanker	Aircraft equipped to carry and execute in-flight re-fueling for other aircraft in order to extend their operational range and endurance.
Trainer	Equipment used in military exercises and as flight trainers/simulators.
Transport	Aircraft primarily used to transport personnel and cargo.
Multiple	This category includes any instance when the record involves more than one functional segmentation category.
Other	Miscellaneous aircraft that do not fit into any of the other functional segment groups.
Research & Technology	Broad based and general military aircraft related technology.
Unidentified R&D	A modeled estimate of R&D Sales not yet identified.

Military Aircraft Attributes

Modification

Modification (Mod) - Any modification to an aircraft to include SLEP, replacement of major structural assemblies, aircraft equipment. It also includes re-engining, complete avionics retrofits, weapon system upgrades. It does not include depot level maintenance, except where that depot visit includes a modification whose ID contains only the value of the mod, excluding depot labor.

Rotorcraft Class

Rotorcraft Class is an attribute providing a breakdown of rotorcraft by weight and propulsion type and number of engines. It includes tilt rotors and other hybrids.

LSP	Light single piston-engined rotorcraft generally under 2,000 lbs MTOW
LST	Light single turbine-engined rotorcraft (generally under 7,500 lbs MTOW)
LMET	Light multi-turbine engine rotorcraft (generally between 8,000 and 12,000 lbs MTOW)
IMET	Intermediate multi-turbine engine rotorcraft (generally between 12,000 and 14,000 lbs MTOW)
MSET	Medium single-turbine engine rotorcraft (out of production UH-1/AH- 1/Model 205/205s from Bell Helicopter) in the 9,500-15,000 lbs MTOW class
MMET	Medium multi-turbine engine rotorcraft (generally between 14,000 and 45,000 lbs MTOW). Includes all variants of the triple-engined AW101.
HMET	Heavy multi-turbine engine rotorocraft (generally over 22.5 tons MTOW). This includes all variants of the V-22.

Military Aircraft Subsystems

System Integrator	The portion of the program related to integrating all of the subsystems into the forecasted Item and performing the program management. This role is typically filled by the Item System/Service Supplier.
Airframe Mfg 1-3	Aircraft may be assembled from major sub-assemblies manufactured by different suppliers. Airframe Mfg represents that portion of the aircraft including all structure but excluding controls, landing gear, propulsion, etc.
Main Engines/Propulsion	The portion of the system that provides the aircraft with powered flight capability.
Flight Control System	The portion of the system related to man-machine interfacing to ensure controlled flight operations, including hardware, software and embedded processors if applicable. This subsystem includes most of the aircraft’s hydraulic system, actuators (conventional or integrated electro-hydraulic), and all flight control surfaces but NOT engine thrust reversers or aircraft electronics such as radar, nav, and comm. Systems.
Armaments	The portion of the system related to launchers, rails, hard points and arms control and management.
Mission Systems	The portion of the system related to operational mission system payload(s) such as Radar, EO/IR, Communications, C2, Sonar and onboard computing. It also includes non-payload systems devoted to pure flight including navigation system, communications system, transponder, flight displays, autopilot, engine indication systems. We break this out into the portion of the mission systems provided by the system supplier (retained) and the portion provided by a contractor other than the system supplier (released).
Mission System Integrator (MSI)	The portion of the program related to integrating all of the mission electronics into a single functioning suite of sensors.
Main Landing System	Components of the aircraft’s landing and takeoff system including wheels and brakes, that part of the hydraulic system including actuators devoted to moving deployment and stowage of the gear and steering which are located under the main body of the aircraft or on a combination of the main body centerline and in board wing area.
Nose Landing System	Components of the aircraft’s landing and takeoff system including wheels and brakes, that part of the hydraulic system including actuators devoted to moving deployment and stowage of the gear and steering which is located under front or nose or forward fuselage of the aircraft.
Electrical System	The portion of the program related to electrical power generation and buss distribution devices. and lighting including all exterior strobes and spots. This system DOES NOT include engine and APU driven generators which are part of Main Engine/Propulsion and Auxiliary Power Unit subsystems respectively.
Auxiliary Power Unit	Onboard non-propulsion engine (usually gas turbine) driven generator and/or air compressor used for engine starting or ground operation of systems without main engine use.
Environmental Control System	Components and subsystems used to maintain aircraft interior temperature, pressure, volume and cleanliness. It will therefore include electrically driven air conditioning and pressurization compressors, pneumatic valves, heaters, air filters, and associated controls and gauges.
Tanker Mission System Supplier	Aircraft’s fuel transfer components, including receiver probe, pipes, valves, actuators and control units to transfer fuel into the main tanks. Tanker system also covers similar components required to donate fuel from the aircraft to a receiver aircraft in-flight such as hose-and-drogue, a flying boom, operator station and wing-mounted refueling pods.
Licensor	The portion of the system’s value related to providing raw technology. A Licensor’s role can be compared to a low-value-added integrator.
Sys Eng & Tech Assistance (SETA)	System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA). The government often needs to supplement its internal Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance capability in order to meet its frequently changing needs and demands. SETA contractors provide analysis and engineering services in a consulting capacity, working closely with the government's own engineering staff members. SETA contractors provide the flexibility and quick availability of expertise without the expense and commitment of sustaining the staff long-term.
Scientific & Engineering Support	Where not specifically stated as SETA, other scientific and engineering support services. The work performed in this area deals with the conduct of analytical, experimental, investigative and other fact finding work in the natural and physical sciences, along with the operation and maintenance of the equipment required for these purposes. Examples would be: engineering related studies, scientific research and support, writing technical manuals, chemical, biological and other testing services; architect-engineer services; environmental planning and engineering services; and other technical services.
Ops-Mgt Services	Operations and management, are generally non-engineering and non-technical services. Examples: operating and managing facilities (Facilities or Warehouse Managers); infrastructure tasks and oversight (Operations or Plant Managers); supervision and management services (Planning Manager; consulting and advisory services; program management; and providing other non-technical professional services. It is along the lines of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization. It concerns itself with converting materials and labor into goods and services as efficiently as possible to maximize the profit of an organization, and will have a focus on streamlining processes.
Maintenance Services	Maintenance, or technician specific servicing and general repairs. Examples: base maintenance and repair; non-specific platform repair and other technician maintenance services; staffing O&R depots; environmental remediation; and decontamination. These services may include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, scheduled servicing, testing, and component replacements.
Training Services	Training activities to include syllabus preparation, manuals, documents, personnel, location and facilities, classroom devices and equipment, training simulations, and the successful completion of the training contract statement of work.
Sustainment Services	Sustainment, is the provision of personnel, logistic, and other support required to maintain and prolong operations or combat until successful accomplishment or revisions of the mission or the of the national objective. Examples: food service; fuel storage and shipment; security; supply airlift and sealift; and other storage services.
Other Work-share Provider	A significant subcontractor whose contribution cannot be categorized in any of the other sections.
Unidentified R&D	A modeled estimate of R&D Sales not yet identified.