ARH PerformSpecifications

Attachment 5
AVNS-PRF-10239
CAGE Code 81996
8 June 2005
Amendment 0007
ITEM PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
FOR THE
ARMED RECONNAISSANCE HELICOPTER
Prepared for:
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898-5000
Prepared by:
Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Product Managers Office
Building 5681
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
RFP W58RGZ-05-R-0005
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Table of Contents
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SCOPE...................................................................................................................................15
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS............................................................................................15
2.1
General................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Government Documents....................................................................................................15

2.2.1 Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks...............................................................15
2.2.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications.................................17
2.3
Non-Government Publications.........................................................................................19
2.4
Order of Precedence..........................................................................................................20
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................20
3.1 General Requirements.......................................................................................................20

3.1.1 Start Timeline..............................................................................................................20
3.1.1.1 Normal Temperature Start..................................................................................20
3.1.1.2 Cold Weather Start...............................................................................................21
3.1.1.3 Cold Weather Start Displays............................................................................21
3.1.1.4 Display of Critical Start Parameters..................................................................21
3.1.1.5 Wind Impact.........................................................................................................21
3.1.2 Crew Equipment Stowage..........................................................................................21
3.1.2.1 Items to be Stowed................................................................................................21
3.1.2.2 Impact to Specification........................................................................................21
3.1.3 Wire Strike...................................................................................................................21
3.1.3.1 Forward Flight Protection...................................................................................21
3.1.3.2 Area of Protection.................................................................................................22
3.1.3.3 Wire Parameters...................................................................................................22
3.1.4 Airframe Growth Capability.....................................................................................22
3.1.5 Ozone Depleting Chemicals........................................................................................22
3.1.6 Data Plates and Product Marking.............................................................................22
3.1.6.1 Identification and Markings................................................................................22
3.1.6.2 Aircraft Data Plate...............................................................................................22
3.1.6.3 Finish.....................................................................................................................22
3.1.6.4 Component Markings..........................................................................................22
3.1.6.5 Part Serialization..................................................................................................22
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3.1.7 Transparencies.............................................................................................................23
3.1.8 Shipboard Operations.................................................................................................23
3.1.8.1 Capability on Navy Ships.....................................................................................23
3.1.8.2 Service....................................................................................................................23
3.1.9 Reconfigurable............................................................................................................23
3.2 Performance Characteristics............................................................................................23
3.2.1 Configuration..............................................................................................................23
3.2.1.1 Weights..................................................................................................................23
3.2.1.2 Weight and Balance..............................................................................................23
3.2.1.2.1 Empty Weight...................................................................................................24
3.2.1.2.2 Basic Weight Standard Armed Reconnaissance Configuration...............24
3.2.1.2.3 Operating Weight Standard Armed Reconnaissance Configuration.......24
3.2.1.2.4 Gross Weight - Standard Armed Reconnaissance Configuration...............24
3.2.1.2.5 Unit Weights.....................................................................................................24
3.2.1.2.5.1 Standard Crew...........................................................................................24
3.2.1.2.5.2 Fluids (per gallon)......................................................................................24
3.2.1.2.5.3 Ordnance....................................................................................................24
3.2.1.2.5.4 Stores Equipment......................................................................................24
3.2.1.3 Center of Gravity Normal Limitations...............................................................25
3.2.2 Cruise Airspeed...........................................................................................................25
3.2.3 Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE).......................................................................25
3.2.4 Range............................................................................................................................25
3.2.5 Operational Radius.....................................................................................................25
3.2.6 Endurance....................................................................................................................25
3.3 Air Vehicle..........................................................................................................................26
3.3.1 Usage Spectrum...........................................................................................................26
3.3.2 Handling Qualities......................................................................................................30
3.3.2.1 Rough Field Operations.......................................................................................31
3.3.2.2 Autorotation..........................................................................................................31
3.3.3 Human Systems Integration.......................................................................................31
3.3.3.1 Pilot Accommodation...........................................................................................31
3.3.3.2 Controls and Displays..........................................................................................31
3.3.3.2.1 Image Intensification (I) Compatibility........................................................31
3.3.3.2.2 Standards..........................................................................................................31
3.3.3.2.3 Display Configuration.....................................................................................32
3.3.3.2.4 Visibility............................................................................................................32
3.3.3.2.5 Readability........................................................................................................32
3.3.3.3 Lighting.................................................................................................................32
3.3.3.3.1 Uniformity........................................................................................................32
3.3.3.3.2 Luminance Balance.........................................................................................32
3.3.3.3.3 Luminance........................................................................................................32
3.3.3.4 Emergency Egress................................................................................................32
3.3.4 Engine/Fuel System.....................................................................................................32
3.3.4.1 Engine....................................................................................................................32
3.3.4.1.1 Engine Inlet Sand and Dust Protection..........................................................33
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3.3.4.1.1.1 Filtration.....................................................................................................33
3.3.4.1.1.2 Characteristics...........................................................................................33
3.3.4.1.2 Exhaust Subsystem..........................................................................................33
3.3.4.1.2.1 Collection....................................................................................................33
3.3.4.1.2.2 Drainage.....................................................................................................33
3.3.4.1.2.3 Exhaust Gases............................................................................................33
3.3.4.1.2.4 Induced Loads............................................................................................33
3.3.4.1.3 Engine Drains-Nacelle.....................................................................................33
3.3.4.1.3.1 Fluid Entrapment......................................................................................33
3.3.4.1.3.2 Drains.........................................................................................................34
3.3.4.1.4 Vibration...........................................................................................................34
3.3.4.2 Fuel System...........................................................................................................34
3.3.4.2.1 Fuel Compatibility...........................................................................................34
3.3.4.2.2 Refueling / Defueling.......................................................................................34
3.3.4.2.3 Single Point Refueling / Defueling..................................................................34
3.3.4.2.4 Fuel Quantity Gauging....................................................................................34
3.3.4.2.5 Fuel Tanks.........................................................................................................34
3.3.4.2.5.1 Construction...............................................................................................34
3.3.4.2.5.2 Drop Test....................................................................................................35
3.3.4.2.5.3 Fuel Tank Removal/Installation...............................................................35
3.3.4.2.5.4 Fuel Cell Ballistic Capability....................................................................35
3.3.4.2.6 Fuel Line Ballistic Capability.........................................................................35
3.3.4.2.7 Auxiliary Fuel System.....................................................................................35
3.3.4.2.7.1 Fuel Transfer System.................................................................................35
3.3.4.2.7.2 Management...............................................................................................35
3.3.4.2.7.3 Crashworthiness........................................................................................35
3.3.4.3 Engine Control Subsystem...................................................................................35
3.3.4.3.1 Controls.............................................................................................................35
3.3.4.3.2 Rotor Speed......................................................................................................35
3.3.4.3.3 Start and Abort................................................................................................35
3.3.4.3.4 Motoring...........................................................................................................36
3.3.4.3.5 Control System Single Failure........................................................................36
3.3.4.4 Fire Extinguishing System (Dual Engine Only).................................................36
3.3.5 Drive Subsystem..........................................................................................................36
3.3.5.1 Life Limits.............................................................................................................36
3.3.5.1.1 Gears.................................................................................................................36
3.3.5.1.2 Bearings............................................................................................................36
3.3.5.2 Lubrication System..............................................................................................37
3.3.5.2.1 Lubrication.......................................................................................................37
3.3.5.2.2 Loss of Lubrication..........................................................................................37
3.3.5.2.3 Pumps................................................................................................................37
3.3.5.2.4 Filtration...........................................................................................................38
3.3.5.2.5 Cooling Fans.....................................................................................................38
3.3.5.2.6 Grease Fittings.................................................................................................38
3.3.5.2.7 Sensors..............................................................................................................38
3.3.5.3 Vibrations and Dynamics.....................................................................................38
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3.3.5.4 Overrunning Clutches..........................................................................................38

3.3.5.5 Accessory Drives...................................................................................................38
3.3.5.6 Mechanical Gust Lock.........................................................................................39
3.3.5.7 Rotor Brake...........................................................................................................39
3.3.5.8 Drive Shaft Subsystem.........................................................................................39
3.3.5.8.1 Drive Shafting..................................................................................................39
3.3.5.8.2 Couplings..........................................................................................................39
3.3.5.8.3 Bearings............................................................................................................39
3.3.5.9 Dynamic System Mean-Time-Between-Removal (MTBR)...............................39
3.3.6 Hydraulic Subsystem..................................................................................................40
3.3.6.1 General Subsystem Performance........................................................................40
3.3.6.2 Hydraulic Fluid.....................................................................................................40
3.3.6.3 Redundancy..........................................................................................................40
3.3.6.4 Fail Safe.................................................................................................................40
3.3.6.5 Proof and Burst Pressures...................................................................................40
3.3.6.6 Removal of Entrapped Air...................................................................................41
3.3.6.7 Fluid Level Indicator............................................................................................41
3.3.6.8 Filtration................................................................................................................41
3.3.6.9 Quick Disconnects................................................................................................41
3.3.6.10 Temperature Monitor..........................................................................................41
3.3.6.11 Sampling Port.......................................................................................................41
3.3.7 Environmental Systems..............................................................................................41
3.3.8 Mechanical Stability...................................................................................................41
3.3.9 Flutter...........................................................................................................................42
3.3.10
Structural Design Criteria......................................................................................42
3.3.10.1 General Strength Requirements.........................................................................42
3.3.10.2 Armament.............................................................................................................42
3.3.10.3 Fatigue Strength...................................................................................................42
3.3.10.3.1 Critical Dynamic Component Fatigue.........................................................42
3.3.10.3.2 Airframe System Fatigue..............................................................................42
3.3.10.4 Crash Strength.....................................................................................................42
3.3.11
Aircraft Mooring......................................................................................................42
3.3.12
Electrical Power System..........................................................................................43
3.3.13
Air Vehicle Vibration...............................................................................................43
3.3.14
Internal Noise...........................................................................................................43
3.3.15
Drainage Collection.................................................................................................43
3.3.16
Exterior Lighting.....................................................................................................43
3.3.16.1 Navigation Lights.................................................................................................43
3.3.16.2 Anti-Collision Lighting........................................................................................43
3.3.16.3 Daylight High-Intensity Anti-Collision Light....................................................44
3.3.16.4 Night High-Intensity Anti-Collision Light.........................................................44
3.3.16.5 Searchlight/Landing Light..................................................................................44
3.3.17
Pilot Operability.......................................................................................................44
3.4 Mission Equipment Package (MEP)................................................................................44
3.4.1 Advanced Cockpit Management................................................................................44
3.4.1.1 Digital Cockpit......................................................................................................44
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3.4.1.2 Flight Crewmember Station Controls................................................................44

3.4.1.3 Redundancy..........................................................................................................44
3.4.1.4 Single-Pilot Operable...........................................................................................45
3.4.1.5 Workload...............................................................................................................45
3.4.1.6 MFD Presentation................................................................................................45
3.4.1.7 Compatibility with Laser Eye Protection...........................................................45
3.4.2 System Software and Processing................................................................................45
3.4.2.1 Software Design....................................................................................................45
3.4.2.2 Software in Firmware..........................................................................................45
3.4.2.3 Software Redundancy Management...................................................................45
3.4.2.4 Software Partitioning...........................................................................................45
3.4.2.5 Software Programming Languages....................................................................46
3.4.2.6 Software Code Constraints..................................................................................46
3.4.2.7 Software Initialization..........................................................................................46
3.4.2.8 Software Security and Classification..................................................................46
3.4.2.9 Software Fault Detection / Fault Isolation (FD/FI)...........................................46
3.4.2.10 Software Modularity............................................................................................46
3.4.2.11 Field Software Reprogrammability....................................................................46
3.4.2.12 Software Undesired Functions and Anomalies..................................................46
3.4.2.13 Software Configuration Display.........................................................................47
3.4.2.14 Memory and Throughput....................................................................................47
3.4.2.15 Bus Partitioning....................................................................................................47
3.4.2.16 Mobile Code..........................................................................................................47
3.4.2.17 Development Environment..................................................................................47
3.4.2.18 COTS and GOTS Information Assurance (IA) and IA-enabled Software.....47
3.4.2.19 Out of Cycle Revisions.........................................................................................47
3.4.2.20 Software Blocking................................................................................................47
3.4.2.21 Anti-Tamper.........................................................................................................47
3.4.3 System Security Classification Level.........................................................................47
3.4.4 Zeroize..........................................................................................................................48
3.4.4.1 Onboard Data.......................................................................................................48
3.4.4.2 Encryption Codes.................................................................................................48
3.4.4.3 Mode Codes...........................................................................................................48
3.4.4.4 Code Hold..............................................................................................................48
3.4.5 Information Assurance...............................................................................................48
3.4.6 Mission Planning/Data Transfer System (DTS).......................................................48
3.4.6.1 Pre-Mission Planning...........................................................................................48
3.4.6.2 Compatibility........................................................................................................48
3.4.6.3 Automation............................................................................................................48
3.4.6.4 Cartridge Media...................................................................................................48
3.4.6.5 Onboard Mission Rehearsal................................................................................48
3.4.6.6 Data/Audio/Video Memory Storage/Retrieval...................................................49
3.4.7 Sensors..........................................................................................................................49
3.4.7.1 Target Acquisition Sensor Suite (TASS) Functionality.....................................49
3.4.7.2 TASS Modes..........................................................................................................49
3.4.7.3 Slew Rate...............................................................................................................49
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3.4.7.4 TASS Startup Timeline........................................................................................50

3.4.7.5 Boresight................................................................................................................50
3.4.7.5.1 Automation.......................................................................................................50
3.4.7.5.2 Crew Interface..................................................................................................50
3.4.7.5.3 Outside Targets................................................................................................50
3.4.7.5.4 Alignment Retention........................................................................................50
3.4.7.5.5 Safety Features.................................................................................................50
3.4.7.5.6 Drift Recognition.............................................................................................50
3.4.7.6 Target Acquisition Sensor Suite (TASS).............................................................50
3.4.7.6.1 Infrared Sensor................................................................................................51
3.4.7.6.1.1 Output.........................................................................................................51
3.4.7.6.1.2 Display Viewability....................................................................................51
3.4.7.6.1.3 Polarity (black/white hot).........................................................................51
3.4.7.6.1.4 Future Growth...........................................................................................51
3.4.7.6.2 CTV...................................................................................................................51
3.4.7.6.2.1 Sun Viewing Protection.............................................................................51
3.4.7.6.2.2 CTV Display...............................................................................................51
3.4.7.6.3 Laser Rangefinder/Designator........................................................................51
3.4.7.6.3.1 Safety..........................................................................................................51
3.4.7.6.3.2 Fail-Safe......................................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.3 Firing Limits..............................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.4 Safety Interlocks........................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.5 Notification.................................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.6 Codes...........................................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.7 Range..........................................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.8 Accuracy.....................................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.9 Compatibility.............................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.10 Selectability..............................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.11 Interface with Avionics............................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.12 Modes of Operation.................................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.13 Laser Range Requirements....................................................................52
3.4.7.6.3.14 Laser to Sensor LOS Coincidence..........................................................53
3.4.7.6.4 Laser Pointer....................................................................................................53
3.4.7.6.4.1 Target Location Error...............................................................................53
3.4.7.6.5 Laser Spot Tracker..........................................................................................53
3.4.7.7 Image Fusion.........................................................................................................53
3.4.7.7.1 Image Selection................................................................................................53
3.4.7.7.2 Adjustment.......................................................................................................53
3.4.7.7.3 Fused Image Display........................................................................................53
3.4.7.8 Imagery Controls..................................................................................................53
3.4.7.8.1 Gain and Level.................................................................................................53
3.4.7.8.2 Focus.................................................................................................................53
3.4.7.9 Image Auto-Tracker.............................................................................................54
3.4.7.9.1 Acquisition and Tracking of Targets..............................................................54
3.4.7.9.2 Interoperability................................................................................................54
3.4.7.9.3 Track Gates......................................................................................................54
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3.4.7.9.4 Display..............................................................................................................54
3.4.7.9.5 Break Track......................................................................................................54
3.4.7.9.6 Reacquisition of Targets..................................................................................54
3.4.7.10 Symbology.............................................................................................................54
3.4.7.10.1 Display............................................................................................................54
3.4.7.10.2 Selection..........................................................................................................54
3.4.7.11 TASS Field of Regard..........................................................................................54
3.4.7.12 TASS Field of View (FOV)..................................................................................55
3.4.7.12.1 Infrared Sensor Fields of View.....................................................................55
3.4.7.12.1.1 Narrow Field of View (NFOV)...............................................................55
3.4.7.12.1.2 Medium Field of View (MFOV).............................................................55
3.4.7.12.1.3 Wide Field of View (WFOV)..................................................................55
3.4.7.12.2 CTV Fields of View........................................................................................55
3.4.7.12.2.1 CTV Super Narrow Field of View (SNFOV).........................................55
3.4.7.12.3 Switching and Settling Times........................................................................55
3.4.7.12.4 FOV Center....................................................................................................55
3.4.7.13 Electro-Optics Counter Countermeasure (EOCCM).......................................55
3.4.7.14 TASS Open System Architecture........................................................................55
3.4.7.15 Anti-Ice..................................................................................................................56
3.4.8 Battlefield Interoperability.........................................................................................56
3.4.8.1 Net Centric............................................................................................................56
3.4.8.2 Network Protocol..................................................................................................56
3.4.8.3 System Interoperability........................................................................................56
3.4.8.4 Communication System.......................................................................................58
3.4.8.4.1 Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS)..............................................................58
3.4.8.4.2 Compatibility....................................................................................................58
3.4.8.4.3 GATM...............................................................................................................58
3.4.8.4.4 Range................................................................................................................59
3.4.8.4.4.1 Civil Airspace Entry Communications....................................................59
3.4.8.4.4.2 Nap of Earth (NOE) Communications....................................................59
3.4.8.4.4.3 Line-of-Sight (LOS) Communications.....................................................59
3.4.8.4.4.4 NOE SINCGARS Communications.........................................................59
3.4.8.4.4.5 Non Line-of-Sight Communications........................................................59
3.4.8.4.4.6 Link 16 Communications..........................................................................59
3.4.8.4.5 Identification and Combat ID.........................................................................59
3.4.8.4.5.1 Identification..............................................................................................59
3.4.8.4.5.2 Combat Identification (ID).......................................................................59
3.4.8.4.5.3 Enhanced ID..............................................................................................60
3.4.8.4.6 Voice and Data Communication.....................................................................60
3.4.8.4.7 Modes / Status Indications..............................................................................60
3.4.8.4.8 Simultaneous Communications......................................................................60
3.4.8.4.9 Receive/Transmit Capability..........................................................................60
3.4.8.4.10 Preset Channels..............................................................................................60
3.4.8.4.11 Still / Live Imagery........................................................................................60
3.4.8.4.12 UHF-AM.........................................................................................................61
3.4.8.4.12.1 Jam Resistance.........................................................................................61
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3.4.8.4.12.2 Joint Service Interoperability.................................................................61

3.4.8.4.12.3 Secure Communication...........................................................................61
3.4.8.4.12.4 Secure Voice and Data, UHF SATCOM................................................61
3.4.8.4.12.5 Data from Improved Data Modem (IDM)............................................61
3.4.8.4.12.6 Continuous Guard...................................................................................61
3.4.8.4.13 VHF-FM.........................................................................................................61
3.4.8.4.13.1 Jam Resistance.........................................................................................61
3.4.8.4.13.2 Joint Service Interoperability.................................................................62
3.4.8.4.13.3 Secure Communications.........................................................................62
3.4.8.4.13.4 UAV Level 2 Data and Still Image Display...........................................62
3.4.8.4.13.5 UAV Level 2 Control...............................................................................62
3.4.8.4.13.6 Data from the IDM..................................................................................62
3.4.8.4.14 VHF-AM Communication............................................................................62
3.4.8.4.14.1 IDM Interface..........................................................................................62
3.4.8.4.14.2 Channel Spacing......................................................................................62
3.4.8.4.14.3 Continuous Guard...................................................................................62
3.4.8.4.15 Ultra High Frequency (UHF) EPLRS.......................................................62
3.4.8.4.15.1 Secure Communication...........................................................................62
3.4.8.4.16 L-Band - BFT Data Communication...........................................................62
3.4.8.4.16.1 Secure BFT...............................................................................................63
3.4.8.4.16.2 Data from IDM........................................................................................63
3.4.8.4.17 L-Band Link-16 Voice and Data Communication...................................63
3.4.8.4.17.1 Secure Link-16.........................................................................................63
3.4.8.4.17.2 Data from IDM........................................................................................63
3.4.8.4.18 Ku Band TCDL Data Communication.....................................................63
3.4.8.4.18.1 Secure TCDL...........................................................................................63
3.4.8.4.18.2 Data Display.............................................................................................63
3.4.8.4.18.3 Control of UAVs.......................................................................................63
3.4.8.4.18.4 Video.........................................................................................................63
3.4.8.4.19 Multiple Frequency Bands (WNW, NDL, SRW) Communication............63
3.4.8.4.19.1 Secure Communications.........................................................................64
3.4.8.4.19.2 Data from IDM........................................................................................64
3.4.8.4.19.3 Video.........................................................................................................64
3.4.8.4.20 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Identification,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Interface....................................................64
3.4.8.4.21 Retransmission / Crossbanding....................................................................64
3.4.8.4.22 Integrated Broadcast Services (IBS)............................................................64
3.4.8.4.23 Intercommunication Subsystem...................................................................64
3.4.8.4.23.1 Simultaneous Communication...............................................................64
3.4.8.4.23.2 Interface Capability................................................................................64
3.4.8.4.23.3 Secure and Clear Voice...........................................................................64
3.4.8.4.23.4 Interface with DTS..................................................................................65
3.4.8.4.23.5 Intercommunication Subsystem Controls.............................................65
3.4.8.4.23.6 Intercommunication Subsystem Audio Intelligibility..........................65
3.4.8.5 TEMPEST.............................................................................................................65
3.4.8.6 Visual Flight Rules/Instrument Flight Rules (VFR/IFR).................................65
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3.4.8.7 Navigation.............................................................................................................65
3.4.8.7.1 Radio Navigation.............................................................................................65
3.4.8.7.2 Area Navigation (RNAV) Systems..................................................................66
3.4.8.7.2.1 Sensors/Accuracy.......................................................................................66
3.4.8.7.2.2 Flight Management...................................................................................66
3.4.8.7.3 GATM Compliance..........................................................................................66
3.4.8.7.4 GPS IFR Requirement....................................................................................66
3.4.8.7.5 Absolute Altitude.............................................................................................66
3.4.8.7.5.1 Accuracy.....................................................................................................66
3.4.8.7.5.2 Drift Rate....................................................................................................66
3.4.8.8 Tactical Situational Awareness............................................................................67
3.4.8.8.1 Digital Map System..........................................................................................67
3.4.8.8.2 Digital Map Civil Capabilities........................................................................67
3.4.8.8.3 Inputs................................................................................................................67
3.4.8.8.4 Latency..............................................................................................................67
3.4.8.9 Map Display..........................................................................................................67
3.4.8.9.1 Capabilities.......................................................................................................67
3.4.8.9.2 Terrain and Feature Data...............................................................................67
3.4.8.9.3 Data Source......................................................................................................68
3.4.8.9.3.1 Digital Map Products................................................................................68
3.4.8.9.3.2 Compliancy................................................................................................68
3.4.8.9.4 Storage Capacity..............................................................................................68
3.4.8.10 Command and Control (C2) Interface...............................................................68
3.4.8.10.1 Variable Message Format (VMF).................................................................68
3.4.8.10.2 VMF................................................................................................................68
3.4.8.10.3 TADIL-J..........................................................................................................68
3.4.8.10.4 Common Message Format............................................................................68
3.4.8.11 Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU)..........................................................68
3.4.8.11.1 Record Capability..........................................................................................68
3.4.8.11.2 Storage............................................................................................................69
3.4.8.11.3 Crashworthy...................................................................................................69
3.4.8.11.4 System Parameters........................................................................................69
3.4.8.11.5 Compatibility with US Army Safety Center................................................69
3.4.8.12 DISR Compliance.................................................................................................69
3.4.8.13 Central Test Support Facility Certification.......................................................69
3.4.8.14 Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC) Certification...................................69
3.4.8.15 Spectrum Management........................................................................................69
3.4.9 Lethality.......................................................................................................................69
3.4.9.1 Employment..........................................................................................................69
3.4.9.2 Air-to-Ground Missiles / Rockets........................................................................69
3.4.9.2.1 Hellfire..............................................................................................................70
3.4.9.2.2 Rockets..............................................................................................................70
3.4.9.2.3 Armament Trajectory/Aircraft Clearance....................................................70
3.4.9.2.4 Armament /Aircraft Compatibility................................................................70
3.4.9.2.5 Armament Boresight.......................................................................................71
3.4.9.3 Self-Protection.......................................................................................................71
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3.4.9.5
3.4.9.6
3.4.9.7
Weapons Mounting Station.................................................................................71

Emergency Release of Stores...............................................................................71
Arm/Rearm...........................................................................................................71
Open Weapon System Architecture....................................................................71
3.5 Survivability.......................................................................................................................71
3.5.1 Radar Detection...........................................................................................................71
3.5.2 Infrared (IR)................................................................................................................72
3.5.2.1 IR Countermeasures............................................................................................72
3.5.2.2 IR Suppression......................................................................................................72
3.5.3 Laser Detection............................................................................................................72
3.5.4 Ballistic Protection......................................................................................................72
3.5.5 Seats..............................................................................................................................72
3.5.6 Airframe Crashworthiness.........................................................................................73
3.5.7 Major Component Displacements.............................................................................73
3.5.8 Blade Strikes................................................................................................................73
3.6 Environmental Conditions................................................................................................73
3.6.1 Physical Environment.................................................................................................73
3.6.1.1 Low Pressure (Altitude).......................................................................................73
3.6.1.2 Temperature..........................................................................................................73
3.6.1.2.1 Operating..........................................................................................................73
3.6.1.2.2 Non-Operating.................................................................................................74
3.6.1.2.3 Temperature Shock..........................................................................................74
3.6.1.3 Rain........................................................................................................................74
3.6.1.3.1 General Requirements.....................................................................................74
3.6.1.3.2 Blades................................................................................................................74
3.6.1.4 Icing/Freezing Rain..............................................................................................74
3.6.1.5 Humidity................................................................................................................74
3.6.1.6 Fungus...................................................................................................................74
3.6.1.7 Salt Fog..................................................................................................................75
3.6.1.8 Sand and Dust.......................................................................................................75
3.6.1.8.1 General Requirements.....................................................................................75
3.6.1.8.2 Blades................................................................................................................75
3.6.1.9 Explosive Atmosphere..........................................................................................75
3.6.1.10 Shock.....................................................................................................................75
3.6.1.10.1 Functional Shock...........................................................................................75
3.6.1.10.2 Bench Handling Shock..................................................................................75
3.6.1.10.3 Crash Hazard Shock......................................................................................76
3.6.1.11 Induced Vibration................................................................................................76
3.6.1.12 Solar Radiation.....................................................................................................76
3.6.1.13 Acceleration..........................................................................................................76
3.6.2 Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E)............................................................76
3.6.2.1 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)..................................................................76
3.6.2.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)..............................................................76
3.6.2.3 Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV)................................................................76
3.6.2.4 Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP).............................................................................77
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3.6.2.6
3.6.2.7
3.6.2.8
3.6.2.9
3.6.2.10
3.6.2.11
3.6.2.12
3.6.2.13
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO).........................77

Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel (HERF)...................................77
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel (HERP).........................77
Aircraft Discharge................................................................................................77
Precipitation Static...............................................................................................77
Personnel Handling of Ordnance.......................................................................77
Lightning Protection............................................................................................77
Electrical Bonding................................................................................................77
Life Cycle E Hardness........................................................................................77
3.7 Sustainability......................................................................................................................77
3.7.1 Maintenance Concept.................................................................................................78
3.7.2 Computer Resources Support....................................................................................78
3.7.3 Packaging, Handling, Storage....................................................................................78
3.7.4 Publications..................................................................................................................78
3.8 Reliability............................................................................................................................78
3.8.1 Mean Time Between Essential Function Failure (MTBEFF).................................79
3.8.2 Mean Time Between System Aborts (MTBSA)........................................................79
3.9 Maintainability...................................................................................................................79
3.9.1 Direct Maintenance Man-Hour per Flight Hour (DMMH / FH)............................79
3.9.2 Mean Time To Repair- Essential (MTTRe)...............................................................80
3.10
Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR).........................................................80
3.10.1
BDAR Time..............................................................................................................80
3.10.2
BDAR Duration.......................................................................................................80
3.11
Diagnostics......................................................................................................................80
3.11.1
Detection and Isolation............................................................................................80
3.11.2
False Alarm Rate......................................................................................................81
3.12
Facilities...........................................................................................................................81
3.13
Training...........................................................................................................................81
3.13.1
Integrated Training Program (ITP).......................................................................81
3.13.2
Operational Training Engagement System...........................................................81
3.13.2.1 Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS)..............................................81
3.13.2.2 Embedded Instrumentation................................................................................82
3.14
MANPRINT General.....................................................................................................82
3.14.1
Personnel..................................................................................................................82
3.14.2
Human Factors Engineering...................................................................................82
3.14.3
Soldier Survivability................................................................................................82
3.14.4
System Safety...........................................................................................................82
3.15
Transportability..............................................................................................................83
3.15.1
Embark Operations.................................................................................................83
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3.15.3
3.15.4
Debark Operations..................................................................................................83
Intra-Theatre Transportability...............................................................................83
Strategic Transportability.......................................................................................83
3.16
Other Transportability Requirements..........................................................................83
3.17
Recovery..........................................................................................................................83
VERIFICATION...................................................................................................................84
4.1
Requirements Verification................................................................................................84
4.2
Verification Methods.........................................................................................................84
PACKAGING........................................................................................................................85
NOTES...................................................................................................................................85
6.1 Change in Design Envelope and Usage Spectrum..........................................................85

6.1.1 U.S. Army Qualified Aircraft.....................................................................................85
6.1.2 Other Aircraft..............................................................................................................86
6.2
Commonality......................................................................................................................86
6.3
Information Exchange Requirements..............................................................................86
6.4
Air Warrior Configurations..............................................................................................86
6.5
Fuel Quantity Gauging......................................................................................................87
6.6
Acronyms and Abbreviations...........................................................................................87
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Table I Usage Spectrum................................................................................................................26
Table II Average MTBR / MTBRRDR for Dynamic Components..............................................39
Table III Sample Requirements Verification Matrix.....................................................................84
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1 SCOPE
This document provides the performance, qualification, and verification requirements for the
Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH). The ARH will conduct armed reconnaissance to gain
actionable combat information enabling joint/combined air-ground maneuver execution of
Mobile Strike, Close Combat and Vertical Maneuver operations across the full-spectrum of
military operations. The ARH will replace the current fleet of OH-58D reconnaissance aircraft
upon retirement. Initial delivered aircraft will be a combination of Off the Shelf (OTS) and NonDevelopment Items (NDI) capable of operating with current and Stryker-equipped forces.
Follow on lots of aircraft will provide Future Force capabilities.
The document defines the requirements in terms of Threshold (T), Threshold Tradeable 1, 2, and
3 (TT1, TT2, and TT3), and Objective (O) requirements and are defined as follows:
(T) Threshold requirements and specific parameters are mandatory.
(TT1) Threshold requirements are mandatory; specific parameters are highly desirable but not
mandatory.
(TT2) Threshold requirements are mandatory; specific parameters are desirable but not
mandatory.
(TT3) Threshold requirements are desired.
(O) Objective requirements are desired requirements which describe capabilities that will enable
the ARH to fully address deficiencies identified in the currently fielded reconnaissance aircraft.
Objective requirements as written specifically address the delta parameters of the threshold
requirement. Any parameter not addressed in the objective requirement remains as written in the
threshold requirement.
2
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General
Documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification. This
section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended
for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the
completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they shall meet all specified
requirements of documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification, whether or not they
are listed.
2.2
Government Documents
2.2.1
Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks
The following specifications, standards, and handbooks of the exact revision listed below form a
part of this document to the extent specified herein.
MIL-DTL-27422C
14 Jan 02
Tank, Fuel, Crash-Resistant, Ballistic-Tolerant, Aircraft
MIL-DTL-5624U
5 Jan 04
Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5
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MIL-DTL-83133E
1 Apr 99
Turbine Fuels, Aviation, Kerosene Types, NATO F-34

(JP-8), NATO F-35, and JP-8+100
MIL-E-52031D
05 Sep 79
Extinguisher, Fire, Vaporizing Liquid, CF#BR, 2 3/4

pound, With Bracket
MIL-F-8815
23 Jun 95
Filter and Filter elements, Fluid Pressure, Hydraulic,

Line, 15 Micron Absolute, Type II Systems; General
Specification for
MIL-L-6503H
25 Mar 96
Lighting Equipment, Aircraft, General Specification for

Installation of
MIL-PRF-23699F
21 May 97
Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base,

NATO Code Number O-156
MIL-PRF-7808L
2 May 97
Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base
MIL-PRF-83282D
30 Sep 97
Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon

Base, Metric, NATO Code Number H-537
MIL-PRF-87257B
22 Apr 04
Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant; Low Temperature,

Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft and Missile
MIL-STD-130L
10 Oct 03
Identification Markings of U.S. Military Property
MIL-STD-188-181B
20 Mar 99
Interoperability Standard for Access to 5-Khz and 25-Khz

UHF Satellite Communications Channels
MIL-STD-188-182A
31 Mar 94
Interoperability Standard for UHF SATCOM DAMA

Orderwire Messages and Protocols
MIL-STD-188-183
18 Sep 92
Interoperability Standard for Multiple-Access 5-Khz and

25-Khz UHF Satellite Communications Channels
MIL-STD-188-184
20 Aug 93
Interoperability and Performance Standard for the Data

Control Waveform
MIL-STD-188-185(2) 9 Sep 98
Interoperability UHF MILSATCOM DAMA Control

System
MIL-STD-461E
20 Aug 99
Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic

Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and
Equipment
MIL-STD-704F
12 Mar 04
Aircraft Electrical Power Characteristics
MIL-STD-1425A
30 Aug 91
Safety Design Requirements for Military Lasers and

Associated Support Equipment
MIL-STD-1472F(1)
5 Dec 03
Human Engineering
MIL-STD-1474D
29 Aug 97
Noise Limits
MIL-STD-1787C
5 Jan 01
Aircraft Display Symbology
MIL-STD-2073-1D(1) 10 May 02
DOD Standard Practice for Military Packaging
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MIL-STD-2361C
15 Oct 04
Interface Standard, Digital Publications Development
MIL-STD-2525B
30 Jan 99
Common Warfighting Symbology
MIL-STD-3005
20 Dec 99
Analog-to-Digital Conversion of Voice by 2,400

Bit/Second Mixed Excitation Linear Prediction (MELP)
MIL-STD-3009
4 Oct 02
Lighting, Aircraft, Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS)

Compatible
MIL-STD-3011
30 Sep 02
Interoperability Standard for the Joint Range Extension

Application Protocol (JREAP)
MIL-STD-6016C
31 Mar 04
Tactical Data Link (TDL) 16 Message Standard
MIL-STD-6017
1 Apr 04
Variable Message Format (VMF)
MIL-STD-704F
12 Mar 04
Aircraft Electric Power Characteristics
MIL-STD-810F
5 May 03
Department of Defense Test Method Standard for Notice

3 Environmental Engineering Considerations and
Laboratory Tests
MIL-STD-40051-1
15 Oct 04
Preparation of Digital Technical Information for

Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM)
MIL-T-81259B
11 Oct 91
Tie-Downs, Airframe Design, Requirements for
Copies of these documents are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or

www.dodssp.daps.mil or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue
Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA, 19111-5094.
2.2.2
Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications.
The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications of the exact revision
level shown form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.
DOD Directive 8500.1 24 Oct 02
Information Assurance
AC 20-136
Protection of Aircraft Electrical/Electronic Systems

against the Indirect Effects of Lightning
ADS-27
5 Mar 90
Jun 93
Requirements for Rotorcraft Vibration Specifications,

Modeling and Testing
ADS-33E-PRF
21 Mar 02
Handling Qualities Requirements for Military Rotorcraft
ADS-37A-PRF
28 May 96
Electromagnetic Effects (E3) Performance and

Verification Requirements
ADS-50-PRF
15 Apr 96
Rotorcraft Propulsion Performance and Qualification

Requirements and Guidelines
ADS-69-PRF
27 Oct 04
Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base; Aircraft, Missile, and

Ordnance
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AR 5-12
01 Oct 97
Army Management of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
AR 95-1
01 Sep 97
Flight Operations
14 CFR, Part 27
Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft
14 CFR, Part 33
Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines
21 CFR, 1040
Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products
DOD-PRF-85734A
29 Jun 04
Lubricating Oil, Helicopter Transmission System,

Synthetic Base
RTCA/DO-160D
29 Jul 97
Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for

Airborne Equipment
RTCA/DO-178B
1 Dec 92
Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and

Equipment Certification
RTCA/DO-181C
12 Jun 01
Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Air

Traffic Control Radar Beacon System / Mode Select
(ATCRBS / Mod S) Airborne Equipment
RTCA/DO-254
19 Apr 00
Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic

Hardware
TM 55-1500-345-23
12 Jun 86
Painting and Marking of Army Aircraft
TR 89/044
Mar 89
1988 Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Army Personnel:

Methods and Summary Statistics
TR 89-D-22E
Dec 89
Aircraft Crash Survival Design Guide, Vol. 5 Aircraft

Post Crash Survival
TSO C-115b
30 Sep 94
Airborne Area Navigation Equipment Using Multi-Sensor

Inputs
TSO C-129a
20 Feb 96
Airborne Supplemental Navigation Equipment Using the

Global Positioning System (GPS)
Copies of these documents may be obtained from:

AC documents: http://www.gofir.com/fars/advisory_circulars/
ADS documents: http://www.redstone.army.mil/amrdec/sepd/tdmd/StandardAero.htm
CFR documents: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_04/14cfrv1_04.html
RTCA DO documents: http://www.rtca.org/
TM documents: https://www.logsa.army.mil/etms/find_etm.cfm
TSO documents:
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgTSO.nsf/MainFrame?
OpenFrameSet
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2.3 Non-Government Publications

The following documents of the exact revision listed below form a part of this document to the
extent specified herein.
AIR-STD-15/6E(1)
27 Aug 99
Guide Specification (Minimum Quality Standards) For

Aviation Fuels: NATO F-34, F-35, F-40, and F-44
AIR-STD-15/7G(1)
3 Mar 98
Guide Specification for Petroleum Base (H-515,H-520

AND C-635) and Polyalphaolefin Base (H-537, H-538
AND H-544) Aviation Hydraulic Fluids
AIR-STD-25/3B
8 Dec 00
Aircraft Servicing, Hazard, and Emergency Markings
AIR-STD-25/11B
23 Jun 95
Diameters for Aircraft Gravity Filling Orifices
AIR-STD-25/12A(2)
24 Aug 91
Picketing or Tiedown Fittings for Shipborne Aircraft

(Including Helicopters)
ANSI Z136.1-2000
Safe Use of Lasers
IEEE C95.1- 1999
IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human

Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3
kHz to 300 GHz
SAE-AS5440
1 Apr 98
Hydraulic Systems, Aircraft, Design and Installation

Requirements For
SAWE RP7C
18 May 02
Mass Properties Management and Control for Military

Aircraft
SAWE RP8A
1 Jun 97
Weight and Balance Data Reporting Forms for Aircraft

(including Rotorcraft)
STANAG-2946 ED.1(4) 21 Oct 86
Forward Area Refueling Equipment
STANAG-3104 ED.6(6) 7 Oct 98
Identification of Aircraft and Missile Pipelines and

Electrical Conduits
STANAG-3109 ED.5(6) 14 Oct 98
Symbol Marking of Aircraft Servicing and Safety/Hazard

Points
STANAG-3212 ED.6(1) 20 Nov 98
Diameters for Gravity Filling Orifices
STANAG-3294 ED.4(1) 17 Feb 98
Aircraft Fuel Caps and Fuel Cap Access Covers
STANAG-3516 ED.5
27 Jan 03
Electromagnetic Interference, Test Methods for Aircraft

Electrical and Electronic Equipment
STANAG-3614 ED.5
7 Jan 02
Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for

Aircraft Systems and Equipment
STANAG-3632 ED.5
30 Dec 85
Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment Electrical

Connections for Static Grounding
STANAG-3766 ED.3(1) 9 Sep 97
Grease Nipples
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STANAG-3856 ED.1
9 Oct 98
Protection of Aircraft, Crew and Sub-Systems in Flight

against Electrostatic Charges AEP-29
STANAG-4198 ED.1(4) 8 Mar 94
Parameters and Coding Characteristics that must be

Common to Assure Interoperability of 2400 BPS Linear
Predictive Encoded Digital Speech
STANAG-4209 ED.2
NATO Multi-Channel Tactical Digital Gateway

Standards for Analogue to Digital Conversion of Speech
Signals
4 Aug 95
Copies of AIR-STD and STANAG documents may be obtained from:

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/
Copies of the ANSI and IEEE documents may be obtained from:
http://webstore.ansi.org/ansidocstore/default.asp?
Copies of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) documents may be obtained from:
http://www.sawe.org/docs/rec_pract/rp.html
2.4 Order of Precedence
In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein,
(except for related specification sheets) the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in
this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption
has been obtained.
3
System Requirements
3.1
3.1.1
General Requirements
Start Timeline
3.1.1.1 Normal Temperature Start

(TT1) All systems, except the Target Acquisition Sensor Suite (TASS), shall be fully operational
(meets all requirements) within 5 minutes of engine (or Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) if installed)
start initiation when ambient temperature is between 0oF and 122oF.
(O) All systems, except TASS, shall be fully operational within 1 minutes of engine (or APU, if
installed) start initiation when ambient temperature is between 0oF and 140oF.
3.1.1.2 Cold Weather Start
(TT1) All systems except displays shall be fully operational within 5 minutes of engine (or APU,
if installed) start initiation when ambient temperature is between -40oF and 0oF.
(O) All systems except displays shall be fully operational within 1 minutes of engine (or APU, if
installed) start initiation when ambient temperature is between -40oF and 0oF.
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3.1.1.3 Cold Weather Start Displays

(TT1) Multifunction displays shall be fully operational within 10 minutes of engine (or APU, if
(O) Multifunction displays shall be fully operational within 3 minutes of engine (or APU, if
3.1.1.4 Display of Critical Start Parameters
(T) Critical start parameters, such as engine turbine temperature and speed, shall be viewable to
the pilot prior to main engine start initiation when ambient temperature is between -40oF and
122oF.
(O) Critical start parameters, such as engine turbine temperature and speed, shall be viewable to
the pilot prior to main engine start initiation when ambient temperature is between -40oF and
140oF.
3.1.1.5 Wind Impact
(TT2) The system shall startup, shutdown and be operable in winds < 35 knots, from any
direction.
3.1.2
Crew Equipment Stowage
3.1.2.1 Items to be Stowed

(TT2) The ARH shall provide sufficient space for mounting or storage of critical crew
equipment including a survival kit, NSN 1680-01-362-6323, first aid kit, NSN 6545-01-0948412 (accessible by both flight crewmembers in flight), a fire extinguisher IAW MIL-E-52031D
(accessible by both flight crewmembers in flight), 2 Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs), 4 of quarts
water, and mission publications and charts. Space is required to store 2 kit bags (one each per
aviator) with 2 Kevlar helmets, not to exceed 4 ft3.
3.1.2.2 Impact to Specification
(T) Equipment stowage shall not prevent conformance to this specification of any onboard
system, reduce crashworthiness, or impede aircrew safety.
3.1.3
Wire Strike
3.1.3.1 Forward Flight Protection

(T) The ARH shall have a wire strike protection system which provides protection against wire
strikes to the aircraft in forward flight.
3.1.3.2 Area of Protection
(TT2) Protection shall be provided for CFI% (Contractor Furnished Information) of the
projected forward area of the aircraft (excluding the main and tail rotors).
3.1.3.3 Wire Parameters
(TT2) The system shall deflect and/or cut a taut wire up to the size and strength of a 10 mm steel
wire rope with an ultimate breaking strength of 11,000 lbs., at a strike angle of 60-90 degrees
(cable axis to aircraft centerline in the plane which contains the aircraft longitudinal and lateral
axes) and for airspeeds in excess of 40 kts.
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3.1.4
Airframe Growth Capability
(TT1) The ARH shall have the capability to accept engines with increased shaft horsepower and
associated airframe structural and dynamic component improvements to include the rotor and
drive-train system, resulting in an overall power growth of at least 8%.
3.1.5
Ozone Depleting Chemicals
(T) The ARH program (design, components, testing, production, installation, maintenance,
support and disposal) shall not introduce ozone depleting chemicals.
3.1.6
Data Plates and Product Marking
3.1.6.1 Identification and Markings

(TT1) The ARH shall include identification on major structural assemblies and spare parts IAW
MIL-STD-130L.
3.1.6.2 Aircraft Data Plate
(TT1) The ARH shall be provided with an aircraft data plate that is viewable from outside of the
cockpit IAW MIL-STD-130L.
3.1.6.3 Finish
(TT1) The exterior finish of the ARH shall be in accordance with TM 55-1500-345-23.
3.1.6.4 Component Markings
(T) System components and documentation shall display warnings and cautions to prevent
soldier injury or component/system damage.
(TT3) Symbol marking of aircraft service and safety/hazard points shall comply with the
requirements of STANAG 3109 (Symbol Marking of Aircraft Servicing and Safety/Hazard
Points) and AIR STD 25/3B (Aircraft Servicing Hazard and Emergency Markings). The
identification of aircraft and missile pipelines and electrical conduits shall comply with
requirements of STANAG 3104 (Identification of Aircraft and Missile pipelines and Electrical
Conduits).
3.1.6.5 Part Serialization
(T) All Critical Safety Item (CSI) parts, life limited parts, and or parts requiring traceability shall
be serialized. This includes but is not limited to gears, bearings, shafts, flanges, and major
housing assemblies. Records shall be maintained so that each serialized component is traceable
to the forging and heat treatment lot identification number, where applicable.
3.1.7
Transparencies
(TT1) All windshield panels shall be shatterproof, defoggable, and shall be able to withstand air
loads imposed by flight within the structural design envelope.
3.1.8
Shipboard Operations
Shipboard operations include landing, tie down, takeoff, rearm, and refueling.
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3.1.8.1 Capability on Navy Ships

(TT1) The ARH shall navigate and operate from Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and Landing
Helicopter Assault (LHA) classes of US. Navy amphibious assault ships while complying with
applicable sections of the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) requirements of this
document, rotor stop timeline requirements, rotor flap stop, rotor stowage, blade fold, and use of
shipboard support equipment (e.g. tugs).
(TT2) The ARH shall be capable of safe secure tie down in sea state 6 conditions (moderate
weather) and operations up to sea state 4. Sea states are defined in the Navy Dive Manual,
Figure 6-7, Sea State Chart. Main rotor blade removal shall be permissible. MIL-T-81259B
shall be used as a guide for tie down.
(TT3) The ARH shall be capable of safe secure tie down when using hooks as defined in AIRSTD-25/12A(2).
(O) The ARH shall be fully compatible with shipboard operation without restrictions.
3.1.8.2 Service
(TT1) The ARH shall be compatible with standard U.S. Navy ship pressure and gravity refueling
facilities and electrical service normally used for aviation.
3.1.9
Reconfigurable
(TT2) The ARH shall be reconfigurable within 30 minutes to meet operational needs including
reconfiguration for extended range / endurance missions.
(O) The ARH shall be reconfigurable within 15 minutes.
3.2
3.2.1
Performance Characteristics
Configuration
3.2.1.1 Weights
3.2.1.2 Weight and Balance
The aircraft weight and balance classification shall be determined according
to AR 95-1, paragraph 7-3. If no classification, then aircraft is class 2.
3.2.1.2.1 Empty Weight
The empty weight used for performance shall be as defined in Society of
Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) Recommended Practices (RP) 7 and SAWE RP
8, Part I. The weight empty shall include the weights of all armament and
Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) provisions as well as sensor
assemblies.
3.2.1.2.2 Basic Weight Standard Armed Reconnaissance Configuration
The basic weight shall consist of the empty weight plus trapped and unusable fuel, full hydraulic
and oil systems, and all fixed equipment including crew station armor, non-expendable active
and passive countermeasures, weapons pylons, two M-260 seven-shot rocket launchers, and
auxiliary fuel tanks (if required).
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3.2.1.2.3 Operating Weight Standard Armed Reconnaissance Configuration

The operating weight shall consist of the basic weight, plus standard crew of
two with basic combat Air Warrior ensemble, emergency equipment not
included in the basic weight, aircrew baggage and other required equipment
(e.g. Survival Kit (32 lbs), NSN 1680-01-362-6323 and Air Warrior
Microclimatic Unit A-Kit).
3.2.1.2.4 Gross Weight - Standard Armed Reconnaissance Configuration
The Standard Armed Reconnaissance Configuration gross weight shall consist
of operating weight plus the weights of all expendable countermeasures,
fourteen (14) 2.75 inch rockets, full main useable fuel (JP-8), and full auxiliary
fuel (if any quantity of auxiliary fuel is required to meet the range or
endurance requirements below).
3.2.1.2.5 Unit Weights
The following weights shall be used for useful loads.
3.2.1.2.5.1 Standard Crew
250 lbs each -- Standard crew weight is based on 75th percentile male,
including Air Warrior basic combat ensemble with two quarts water, one
Kevlar helmet, one MRE, and mission publications and charts.
3.2.1.2.5.2 Fluids (per gallon)
Fuel: MIL-DTL-83133 JP-8 -- 6.7 lb
Oil: MIL-PRF-23699 8.4 lb
Hydraulic: MIL-PRF-83282 7.1 lb
3.2.1.2.5.3 Ordnance
2.75 inch rocket -- 30.4 lb each
3.2.1.2.5.4 Stores Equipment
M260 seven (7) shot Rocket Launcher (empty) 68.6 lb for two.
3.2.1.3 Center of Gravity Normal Limitations
(TT1) The operational longitudinal and lateral center of gravity ranges for
normal loading shall fall within the aircraft design structural, and stability and
control limitations. The aircraft shall remain within the normal center of
gravity limits during all missions IAW the Pilot Accommodations requirement
of this specification.
3.2.2
Cruise Airspeed
(TT1) The ARH, at the standard armed reconnaissance configuration gross weight, shall achieve
a cruise airspeed of at least 100 knots true airspeed (KTAS), at 4,000 ft pressure altitude and 95o
Fahrenheit (4k/95oF), using no more than maximum continuous power (MCP).
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(O) The ARH, at the standard armed reconnaissance configuration gross weight, shall achieve a
cruise airspeed of at least 120 KTAS, at 6,000 ft pressure altitude and 95o Fahrenheit (6k/95F),
using no more than MCP
3.2.3
Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE)
(T) At take-off using Intermediate Rated Power (IRP- 30 minute rating), the ARH, at the
standard armed reconnaissance configuration gross weight, shall perform an out-of-ground effect
hover (A skid or wheel height of at least one and one half (1.5) main rotor diameters above
ground level) at 4k/95.
(O) At take-off using IRP, the ARH, at the standard armed reconnaissance configuration gross
weight shall perform an out-of-ground effect hover at 6k/95.
3.2.4
Range
(T) The ARH, in the standard armed reconnaissance configuration, shall achieve a range of 212
km at 4k/95 using a 1-minute takeoff, cruise at .99 best range airspeed (Vbr), with 20-minute
reserve at best endurance airspeed (Vbe), profile. Auxiliary fuel may be used to meet this
requirement.
(O) The ARH, in the standard armed reconnaissance configuration, shall achieve a range of 424
km at 6k/95 using a 1-minute takeoff, cruise at .99 Vbr, with 20-minute reserve at Vbe, profile.
Auxiliary fuel may be used to meet this requirement.
3.2.5
Operational Radius
(TT1) The ARH, in the standard armed reconnaissance configuration, shall achieve an
operational radius of 75 km at 4k/95 using a 1-minute takeoff, cruise at .99 Vbr to objective area,
1 hour station time while cruising at Vbe, cruise at .99 Vbr to return, with 20 minute fuel reserve
at Vbe, profile. Auxiliary fuel may be used to meet this requirement.
(O) The ARH, in the standard armed reconnaissance configuration, shall achieve an operational
radius of 150 km at 6k/95 using a 1-minute takeoff, cruise at .99 Vbr to objective area, 1 hour
station time while cruising at Vbe, cruise at .99 Vbr to return, with 20 minute fuel reserve at Vbe,
profile. Auxiliary fuel may be used if required.
3.2.6
Endurance
(T) The ARH, in the standard armed reconnaissance configuration, shall achieve an endurance
of 2.2 hours at 4k/95 using a 1-minute takeoff, cruise at Vbe, with 20-minute fuel reserve at Vbe,
profile. Auxiliary fuel may be used to meet this requirement.
(O) The ARH, in the standard armed reconnaissance configuration, shall achieve an operational
endurance of 3.0 hours at 6k/95 using a 1-minute takeoff, cruise at Vbe, with 20-minute fuel
reserve at Vbe, profile. Auxiliary fuel may be used to meet this requirement.
3.3
3.3.1
Air Vehicle
Usage Spectrum
Table I Usage Spectrum
PERCENT LIFE
CONDITIONS
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NORMAL START
1.0000
NORMAL
SHUTDOWN
1.0000
IDLE
1.0000
TAKEOFF
HOVERING
normal
0.8000
vertical
0.1000
steady
7.6000
hover turns
control
reversals
sideward flight
left
0.3300
right
0.3300
longitudinal
0.0100
lateral
0.0100
rudder
0.0100
stabilized left
0.4000
left acceleration
0.0250
left deceleration
0.0250
stabilized right
0.4000
right acceleration
0.0250
right deceleration
0.0250
rearward flight
0.4500
normal landing
0.5050
auto to power
recovery
0.1300
full auto
landing
0.0050
.1 %VH
5.0500
.2
5.0500
.3
5.0500
.4
4.1400
.5
3.7100
.6
1.6400
.7
2.4900
.8
4.5600
.9
3.7100
1.0
1.0400
1.11
0.0600
ACCELERATION
normal
max rate
hover to climb A/S
0.6000
climb A/S to .9VH
0.4000
hover to climb A/S
0.2400
climb A/S to .9VH
0.1600
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DECELERATION
normal
max rate
CLIMB
hover to descent A/S
0.3360
descent A/S to .9VH
0.5040
hover to descent A/S
0.2240
descent A/S to .9VH
0.3360
max
continuous
power
1.8200
max engine
power
0.2800
PARTIAL POWER
DESCENT
CONTROL
REVERSALS AT VH
NORMAL TURNS
3.4000
longitudinal
0.0100
lateral
0.0100
rudder
0.0100
to the left
.3 VH
.7 VH
.9 VH
1.11 VH
to the right
.3 VH
.7 VH
.9 VH
1.11 VH
SYMMETRIC PULLUP
.3 VH
.7 VH
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1.5 G
0.3350
2.0 G
0.0074
1.5 G
1.2293
2.0 G
0.2162
MAX G
0.0079
1.5 G
1.0364
2.0 G
0.0611
MAX G
0.0072
1.5 G
0.1429
2.0 G
0.0066
1.5 G
0.3350
2.0 G
0.0074
1.5 G
1.2293
2.0 G
0.2162
MAX G
0.0079
1.5 G
1.0364
2.0 G
0.0611
MAX G
0.0072
1.5 G
0.1429
2.0 G
0.0066
1.5 G
0.4832
2.0 G
0.0107
1.5 G
1.7733
2.0 G
0.3122
MAX G
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.9 VH
1.11 VH
ROLLING PULLUP
to the left
.3 VH
.7 VH
.9 VH
1.11 VH
to the right
.3 VH
.7 VH
.9 VH
1.11 VH
PUSHOVERS
.3 VH (.50 - .
75G's)
.7 VH
.9 VH
1.11 VH
YAWED FLIGHT .9 VH
POWER TO
AUTOROTATIONS
1.5 G
1.4950
2.0 G
0.0882
MAX G
0.0103
1.5 G
0.2062
2.0 G
0.0096
1.5 G
0.0604
2.0 G
0.0014
1.5 G
0.2216
2.0 G
0.0390
MAX G
0.0014
1.5 G
0.1868
2.0 G
0.0110
MAX G
0.0014
1.5 G
0.0258
2.0 G
0.0012
1.5 G
0.0604
2.0 G
0.0014
1.5 G
0.2216
2.0 G
0.0390
MAX G
0.0014
1.5 G
0.1868
2.0 G
0.0110
MAX G
0.0014
1.5 G
0.0258
2.0 G
0.0012
0.0450
0 - .25G's
0.0014
.25 - .50G's
0.0105
.50 - .75G's
0.1785
0 - .25G's
0.0009
.25 - .50G's
0.0051
.50 - .75G's
0.1390
.25 - .50G's
0.0005
.50 - .75G's
0.0191
to the left
0.0500
to the right
0.0500
.5 VH
0.0300
VH
0.0100
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AUTOROTATION TO
POWER AT VNE
(autorotation)
0.0300
STABILIZED AT VNE
(autorotation)
0.1500
TURNS AT VNE
(autorotation)
to the left
0.0500
to the right
0.0500
PULLUP AT VNE
(autorotation)
HOVERING
0.0500
360 degree
clearing turn
left
0.8251
360 degree
clearing turn
right
0.8251
control
reversals
longitudinal
0.0277
lateral
0.0277
rudder
0.0277
steady
1.5320
RUN-ON LANDING
LATERAL AGILITY
POP UP
SIDE FLARE WITH
KICKOUT
0.2475
35KTS left to
quick stop
0.2863
35KTS right to
quick stop
0.2863
35KTS left
with kickout
and accel
0.2863
35KTS right
with kickout
and accel
0.2863
at 20KTS
0.4288
at 40KTS
0.4288
to the left
to the right
MAXIMUM YAW
to the left
to the right
At 40KTS
0.2863
at 60KTS
0.2863
At 40KTS
0.2863
at 60KTS
0.2863
At 40KTS
0.1426
at 60KTS
0.1426
At 40KTS
0.1426
at 60KTS
0.1426
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TERRAIN TURNS
to the left
to the right
PEDAL TURNS
to the left
to the right
TERRAIN PULLUPS
TERRAIN
PUSHOVERS
DASH/QUICK STOP
at 20KTS
1.1431
At 40KTS
1.6431
at 60KTS
1.6431
at 20KTS
1.1431
At 40KTS
1.6431
at 60KTS
1.6431
At 40KTS
0.4288
at 60KTS
0.4288
At 40KTS
0.4288
at 60KTS
0.4288
at 40KTS
1.3931
at 60KTS
1.3931
at 40KTS
1.3931
at 60KTS
1.3931
accel to
60KTS to
quick stop
2.8586
accel to VH to
quick stop
2.2840
TOTAL
100.0000
3.3.2
Handling Qualities
(T) The ARH shall have at least level 2 handling qualities for all Scout Rotorcraft Category
Mission Task Elements as defined by ADS-33E-PRF, Table I.
(O) The ARH shall have level 1 handling qualities for all Scout Rotorcraft Category Mission
Task Elements as defined by ADS-33E-PRF, Table I.
3.3.2.1 Rough Field Operations
(TT2) The ARH shall be capable of performing all combat missions from unprepared sod and
clay/dirt fields on slopes of up to 10 degrees.
3.3.2.2 Autorotation
(TT1) The ARH shall be capable of entering power-off autorotation at any speed from hover to
maximum forward speed up to maximum gross weight, including jettisonable stores, and land
safely (no further damage to aircraft nor injury to the aircrew) minus jettisonable stores. The
transition from powered flight to autorotative flight shall be established smoothly, with adequate
controllability, and with a minimum loss of altitude. It shall be possible to make this transition
safely when initiation of the manual collective pitch control motion has been delayed for at least
1 second following loss of power without exceptional piloting skill or exceptionally favorable
conditions. At no time shall the rotor speed fall below a safe minimum transient autorotative
value. At a touchdown speed of 35 knots on a level paved surface it shall be possible to bring the
helicopter to a stop in less than 200 ft.
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(O) The ARH shall be capable of entering power-off autorotation at any speed from hover to
maximum forward speed up to maximum gross weight, including jettisonable stores, and land
safely (no further damage to aircraft nor injury to the aircrew) with jettisonable stores. It shall be
possible to make this transition safely when initiation of the manual collective pitch control
motion has been delayed for at least 2 second following loss of power without exceptional
piloting skill or exceptionally favorable conditions.
3.3.3
Human Systems Integration
3.3.3.1 Pilot Accommodation

(TT2) The ARH shall accommodate the 5th percentile female to 95th percentile male soldier IAW
NATICK TR 89-044 attired in all personal and protective clothing/equipment to include the Air
Warrior integrated ensemble for critical body dimensions including flexible body armor,
microclimatic cooling system, survival gear carrier, over-water equipment carrier, and flotation
collar assembly, MOPP gear, and antiexposure equipment (target Army Aviator population).
3.3.3.2 Controls and Displays
3.3.3.2.1 Image Intensification (I) Compatibility
(T) Aircraft displays and cockpit lighting shall be compatible with Type 1 Class A image
intensification devices and systems as defined in MIL-STD-3009. Aircraft and cockpit lighting
and markings shall be adequate to perform all mission requirements while minimizing detection
by light intensification devices and systems.
(TT1) Image Intensification Devices shall provide a means for display of heads up symbology
to include the major modes of the Vertical Situation Display (e.g., Normal, Hover, and Hover
Bob-up) and provide display of weapons status.
3.3.3.2.2 Standards
(TT2) New and / or modified controls and displays shall be IAW MIL-STD-1472 and MILSTD-2525.
Display Configuration
(TT2) The systems primary flight instruments, i.e. Attitude Direction Indicator (ADI),
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, and Vertical Speed Indicator
(VSI), shall be displayed in identical configurations at each flight crew station.
Visibility
(TT1) The system displays shall be visible and readable from the flight crewmembers design
eye position under direct and indirect sunlight (up to 10,000 foot candles), reduced light and
unaided night conditions, and shall not affect external vision.
Readability
(TT1) Displays shall be readable to the degree of accuracy required by the flight crewmembers
to perform the intended mission without requiring the flight crewmember to assume an
uncomfortable, awkward or unsafe position.
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3.3.3.3 Lighting
(TT2) The ARH shall provide lighting uniformity and balance of all displays.
Uniformity
(TT2) Lighting across individual displays shall meet the following uniformity standard: the ratio
of the standard deviation of the indicator element luminances to mean indicator luminance shall
be not more than 0.25, using eight or more equally spaced test measurements.
Luminance Balance
(TT2) Display luminance on individual dimming circuits shall be balanced such that the mean
indicator luminances of any two instruments shall not vary by more than 33% (balance) across
the range of full ON to full OFF.
Luminance
(TT2) The luminance of all markings on the displays and panels shall be 1.0+/-0.5 foot lamberts
when illuminated by the integral lighting system and at the rated voltage only.
3.3.3.4 Emergency Egress
(TT1) The ARH shall accommodate the emergency egress of the crew, as defined in the Pilot
Accommodation paragraph above, in no more than 20 seconds while aircraft is resting on its side
assuming fuselage and structure deformation has not occurred.
3.3.4
Engine/Fuel System
3.3.4.1 Engine
(T) The engine shall be either military (Army Rotorcraft) qualified to AV-E-8593, certified to 14
CFR, Part 33 and currently operating on US Army aircraft under an Airworthiness Release
(AWR) / Interim Statement of Airworthiness Qualification (ISAQ) authority, or certified to 14
CFR, Part 33 with the following additional testing/analysis performed to satisfy the requirements
for an AWR:
1. Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)/Electromagnetic Interference
(EMI)/Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) verified by analysis and test IAW ADS-37-PRF
2. Vibration IAW MIL-STD-810, Method 514.5, Procedure I, and Method 519.5, Procedure IV.
3. Power Turbine Overspeed Control System Analysis IAW the Airworthiness Qualification Plan
(AQP).
4. Engine Ingestion IAW the AQP.
5. Engine Component Lifing IAW the AQP.
3.3.4.1.1 Engine Inlet Sand and Dust Protection
3.3.4.1.1.1 Filtration
(TT3) The engine inlet shall have a sand and dust filtration system that removes greater than
98% of AC Fine and AC Coarse sand.
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3.3.4.1.1.2 Characteristics
(TT3) The variation in total pressure and total temperature at the engine inlet face shall not be
greater than that established by the engine manufacturers specification.
3.3.4.1.2 Exhaust Subsystem
3.3.4.1.2.1 Collection
(TT2) The exhaust subsystem shall not collect fuel, oil, rain, snow, or Foreign Object Debris
(FOD).
3.3.4.1.2.2 Drainage
(TT2) The exhaust subsystem shall provide for drainage outside the aircraft structure.
3.3.4.1.2.3 Exhaust Gases
(TT1) Exhaust gases shall be directed away from the crew and troop/cargo compartment, fluid
drains, air intakes, flammable aircraft components, and ground vegetation and shall not impinge
upon any portion of the aircraft.
3.3.4.1.2.4 Induced Loads
(TT1) The exhaust subsystem shall not induce loads or moments to the engine in excess of the
engine qualification limits.
3.3.4.1.3 Engine Drains-Nacelle
3.3.4.1.3.1 Fluid Entrapment
(TT2) The subsystem shall be free of traps or configurations that could accumulate vapor and
fluid.
3.3.4.1.3.2 Drains
(TT1) Drains for the engine compartment shall be provided which drain fuel at a rate equal to or
greater than the maximum fuel flow rate that could result from a severed fuel line.
3.3.4.1.4 Vibration
(TT1) The air vehicle shall not induce vibration to the engine that exceeds the engine
qualification limits.
3.3.4.2 Fuel System
(TT1) The fuel system shall prevent flammable fluid spillage or ignition during survivable crash
impacts as defined in the Crash Survival Design Guide, TR 89-D-22E.
3.3.4.2.1 Fuel Compatibility
(TT1) The system shall meet all operating requirements with fuel conforming to MIL-DTL5624, Grade JP-4 / JP-5, or JP-8 / JP-8 +100 per MIL-DTL-83133, or commercial equivalents, at
fuel temperatures to 135o F.
(TT3) The system shall comply with the requirements of AIR STD 15/6E-Guide Specifications
(Minimum Quality Standards) for Aviation Fuels: NATO F-34, F-35, F- 40, and F-44.
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3.3.4.2.2 Refueling / Defueling

(T) The main fuel system shall perform both gravity and pressure-refueling and defueling
operations with or without engine(s) operating. Pressure refueling shall not require electrical
power. The system shall prevent tank over pressurization in the event of a refueling system
malfunction. Pressure refueling capability shall not restrict hot-refueling at Forward Arming and
Refuel Points.
(TT3) The ARH shall interface with standardized refueling equipment as defined in STANAG2946.
3.3.4.2.3 Single Point Refueling / Defueling
(TT3) All fuel tanks, both internal and external, shall be single point refuelable / defuelable.
3.3.4.2.4 Fuel Quantity Gauging
(TT1) The system shall display to the flight crew fuel quantity in pounds. A low fuel level
warning system entirely independent of the gauging system shall be provided to indicate when
the fuel quantity is at a reserve of approximately 20 minutes at normal cruise. See paragraph 6.5.
3.3.4.2.5 Fuel Tanks
3.3.4.2.5.1 Construction
(TT1) The main and any internal or external auxiliary fuel tanks shall be crashworthy IAW MILDTL-27422.
(TT3) The diameters of the system gravity filling orifices shall comply with the requirements of
STANAG 3212 (Diameters for Gravity Filling Orifices) and AIR STD 25/11 (Diameters for
Aircraft Gravity Filling Orifices). The system fuel access caps covers and fuel cap access covers
shall comply with the requirements of STANAG 3294 (Aircraft Fuel Caps and Fuel Cap Access
Covers).
3.3.4.2.5.2 Drop Test
(TT1) The tanks shall withstand a drop from a height of 65 feet while filled with water to normal
capacity with all air removed and exhibit no subsequent leakage.
3.3.4.2.5.3 Fuel Tank Removal/Installation
(TT2) All fuel tank support structures shall be separate from landing gear structure. Provisions
shall be made for removal and installation of each tank without disturbing any major component
of the structure and without the use of peculiar ground support equipment.
3.3.4.2.5.4 Fuel Cell Ballistic Capability
(TT1) Internal fuel cells shall be self-sealing when penetrated by a fully-tumbled 12.7 mm
projectile except for the 20 minute fuel level which shall be self-sealing to 14.5 mm projectiles.
3.3.4.2.6 Fuel Line Ballistic Capability
(TT2) All internal fuel feed lines shall be self-sealing when penetrated by a 12.7 mm projectile.
3.3.4.2.7 Auxiliary Fuel System
If an auxiliary fuel system is provided it shall meet the following:
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3.3.4.2.7.1 Fuel Transfer System

(TT1) A non-pressurized fuel transfer system shall be used.
3.3.4.2.7.2 Management
(TT2) A fuel management system shall provide both automatic and manual fuel transfer with
fully integrated and accurate quantity measurement for all internal and/or external main and
auxiliary tanks. The system shall be operable and readable by both flight crewmembers.
3.3.4.2.7.3 Crashworthiness
(TT1) All auxiliary (internal and external) hoses, fittings, and connections shall be crashworthy
IAW ADS-50-PRF.
3.3.4.3 Engine Control Subsystem
Controls
(TT1) The subsystem shall provide automatic and manual engine controls.
Rotor Speed
(TT1) The subsystem shall automatically maintain rotor speed (rpm) and provide automatic
engine load (torque) equalization if dual-engine equipped.
Start and Abort
(TT1) The subsystem shall start with automatic sequencing and shall provide abort capability of
the start sequence and/or provide starter assist beyond normal cutout speed.
Motoring
(TT2) The subsystem shall provide motoring sequencing for engine cooling and water washing.
3.3.4.3.1 Control System Single Failure
(TT1) No single failure or malfunction in any propulsion control shall cause the failure of any
other subsystem.
3.3.4.4 Fire Extinguishing System (Dual Engine Only)
(TT2) If a dual engine installation, the subsystem shall provide a multiple-shot fire
extinguishing capability for the engines and the APU. The system shall automatically activate
the fire extinguishing capability in event of crashes that exceed 14.5 g's for a duration of at least
12 milliseconds. The system shall indicate the charge status of the fire extinguishing units on the
aircraft to facilitate inspection.
3.3.5
Drive Subsystem
3.3.5.1 Life Limits

(TT1) All drive subsystem components shall have a minimum CFI hour life, based on fatigue
related failures, when operated in accordance with the usage spectrum. The contractor shall
define the power and time limits associated with usage spectrum operation at powers above the
gearbox power rating up to the maximum input power. There shall be no fatigue or wear related
failure to gearbox dynamic components for operation at any power level (and its associated
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duration) which can be input (on a one-time basis) by the engine(s) or through the rotor system.
Fatigue calculations shall be based on 3 working curves.
(TT3) All drive subsystem components shall have a minimum 4500 hours life, based on fatiguerelated failures, when operated in accordance with the usage spectrum.
3.3.5.1.1 Gears
(TT1) At the gearbox rated power, all gears shall have a minimum life of CFI cycles in tooth
bending, and CFI hour minimum life in tooth contact, using standard gear life calculation
methodologies. The influence of gearbox deflections shall be included in the life analysis. Gears
shall be insensitive to scoring for all possible combinations of load and temperature.
(TT3) At the gearbox rated power, all gears shall have infinite life (>107 cycles) in tooth
bending, and 4500 hours life in tooth contact, using standard gear life calculation methodologies.
For dual-engine drive gearboxes, the gears located before the gear which combines the load from
each engine shall have infinite life in tooth bending, and 4500 hours life in tooth contact, at the
gearbox one engine inoperative (OEI) rating.
3.3.5.1.2 Bearings
(TT1) Unless otherwise specified, all rolling element bearings shall have a minimum B10 life of
CFI hours based on operation at 71 % of the gearbox power rating.
(TT3) Unless otherwise specified, all rolling element bearings shall have a minimum B10 life of
4500 hours based on operation at 71% of the gearbox power rating. Unless otherwise specified
for dual-engine drive gearboxes, the bearings located before the gear which combines the load
from each engine shall have a minimum B10 life of 4500 hours based on operation at 71% of the
gearbox OEI rating. Rolling element bearings in magnesium, aluminum, or composite housings
shall be installed in liners which are retained or locked by a positive method to prevent rotational
and axial motion.
3.3.5.2 Lubrication System
(TT1) Lubrication shall be provided at the required pressure and flow rate to all required
components and accessories at all allowed gearbox attitudes. Suitable means shall be provided
for setting the gearbox internal pressure and flow to the required level during steady state ground
operation, and for maintaining required gearbox internal pressures under all operating conditions
and gearbox attitudes. Breathers shall be equipped with filtration devices which remove airborne particles.
(TT3) Breathers shall be equipped with filtration devices which remove air-borne particles of
10-microns or larger. Breathers shall be arranged to prevent loss of oil from the gearbox under
all operating conditions and gearbox attitudes.
3.3.5.2.1 Lubrication
(TT1) The system gearboxes shall incorporate a lubrication system using oil conforming to
DOD-PRF-85734, MIL-PRF-23699, or, for cold weather operation below -20OF, MIL-PRF-7808.
The lubrication system shall provide lubricant to all required components and accessories under
all attitude conditions which may be imposed by operation of the aircraft as allowed by the
aircraft specification. Gearboxes and accessories which are lubricated by the gearbox lubrication
system shall be adequately lubricated during autorotation. Failure of a gearbox-driven accessory
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or an accessory lubricated by the gearbox lubrication system shall not cause failure of the
gearbox, and shall not contaminate the gearbox lubrication system with debris from the
accessory.
(TT3) All oil passages connecting points in the same gearbox shall be located within the gearbox
and shall incorporate jet-protection screens which prevent the lubricating jets from becoming
clogged with debris.
3.3.5.2.2 Loss of Lubrication
(TT1) All transmissions and gearboxes, including clutch mechanisms, shall function for a
minimum of 30 minutes after complete loss of the lubricant from the primary lubrication system.
Operational conditions shall be such that the loss of lubricant occurs at maximum continuous
power, followed by transition to maximum range cruise and a vertical landing, at sea level
standard conditions. For dual-engine applications, the drive subsystem shall be capable of safe
operation in the overrunning mode for at least 30 minutes with complete loss of gearbox
lubrication. For single engine aircraft, the drive subsystem shall be capable of safe operation in
the overrunning mode for at least 5 minutes.
3.3.5.2.3 Pumps
(TT2) No air traps shall exist at the lubrication pump inlet(s). The pump(s) shall provide the
required oil flow rate and pressure without degradation of performance at all altitudes up to and
including the helicopters maximum operating altitude.
3.3.5.2.4 Filtration
Filtration size and capacity shall be CFI.
(TT1) Oil filters shall be utilized on all pressurized lubrication systems. An integral bypass shall
be provided to bypass the filter element in the event the filter element becomes clogged.
Suitable indications shall be provided in the event of impending and actual bypass conditions.
The impending bypass indication shall be set such that a minimum of 10 hours of gearbox
operation is possible before actual bypass occurs.
(TT3) The filtration ratio shall be Beta 3 > 200 and Beta 2 > 100. Filter elements shall be noncleanable, throw-away type. Dirt holding capacity shall be sufficient to hold 25 grams AC fine
test dust.
3.3.5.2.5 Cooling Fans
(TT1) Failure of heat exchanger blowers shall not cause failure of the drive system or any of its
components.
3.3.5.2.6 Grease Fittings
(TT3) The system grease nipples shall comply with the requirements of STANAG 3766 (Grease
Nipples).
3.3.5.2.7 Sensors
(T) Debris sensors and oil pressure (if pressurized oil distribution system) and temperature
sensors shall be provided for all oil lubricated gearboxes. The operating oil temperature and
pressure shall be continuously monitored, and provisions shall be made for display of the oil
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pressure and temperature, as well as the operating limits, on cockpit instrumentation. Caution
and warning indications for all sensors shall be provided for cockpit display to the pilot.
3.3.5.3 Vibrations and Dynamics
(T) The drive subsystem and individual components shall be free of destructive vibration at all
operating speeds and powers, including steady-state, autorotation, and transient operation. When
the engines, accessories, rotor systems, and drive subsystem dynamic components are operated
as a combined dynamic system, there shall be no dynamic coupling modes or instabilities that are
destructive or limit the air vehicle for all ground and flight modes.
3.3.5.4 Overrunning Clutches
(TT1) The drive subsystem shall, during autorotation and single-engine operations, immediately
and automatically decouple the engine(s) not supplying torque, from the main rotor, tail rotor,
and accessories. During single-engine operation, the engine not supplying torque shall be
disengaged and shall permit operation of the main rotor, tail rotor, and accessories for a
minimum of two hours without damage to the clutch mechanism.
3.3.5.5 Accessory Drives
(TT1) A failure of the accessories that results in loss of rotation of those accessories shall not
prevent the main gear box from meeting the requirements of this specification. Gears shall not
have any resonances which affect the strength of the gear at all possible operating conditions.
Failure of accessories shall not cause failure of the rotor drive system.
3.3.5.6 Mechanical Gust Lock
(TT2) The system shall provide mechanical locking to prevent rotation of the rotor in a
horizontal 30 kt wind, or with one engine operating at ground idle. For aircraft configured with a
rotor brake, the rotor brake may be used to provide mechanical locking of the rotor.
(TT3) The system shall provide mechanical locking to prevent rotation of the rotor in a
horizontal 45 kt wind.
3.3.5.7 Rotor Brake
(T) If a rotor brake is not installed, a rotor brake kit shall be available for ARH. Provisions for
incorporation of the rotor brake kit must enable full installation at the unit level.
(TT3) A rotor brake shall be provided for ARH. With the engine(s) off, the rotor brake shall stop
the main rotor from 50% speed in not more than 50 seconds and hold the rotor in the stopped
position.
3.3.5.8 Drive Shaft Subsystem
3.3.5.8.1 Drive Shafting
(T) Margin shall be provided between shaft whirling critical speeds and aircraft steady-state
operating speeds, including idle, all flight conditions, and autorotation, to preclude any damaging
vibrations or stress amplifications that exceed the design limitations. Damping of supercritical
shafts shall be provided such that stress amplifications do not exceed the design limitations.
(TT1) The shafts shall be dynamically balanced and shall accommodate installation
misalignment and aircraft frame deflections.
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3.3.5.8.2 Couplings
(T) The torque and misalignment capabilities of drive shaft couplings shall be suitable for all
operational combinations of torque and speed when installed in the aircraft at the maximum
permissible misalignment. Couplings shall be fail-safe.
(TT3) Replacement of couplings shall not be cause for realignment of the associated shafting.
3.3.5.8.3 Bearings
(TT1) Grease-lubricated bearings shall incorporate methods for field checking, servicing, and
replacement of the lubricant as required.
(TT3) A self-aligning feature shall be provided for the bearing component of each hanger
bearing assembly.
3.3.5.9 Dynamic System Mean-Time-Between-Removal (MTBR)
(TT2) The inherent values of MTBR and Mean-Time-Between-Removal-Requiring-Depot
Return (MTBRRDR) for the major dynamic components and the inherent values of major nondynamic component MTBR and MTBRRDR shall be as specified in Table II .
Table II Average MTBR / MTBRRDR for Dynamic Components
Average
MTBR (Hours)
Average
MTBRRDR (Hours)
Swashplate
CFI
CFI
Main Gearbox Input Module (per module)
CFI
CFI
Main Gearbox Accessory Module (per module)
CFI
CFI
Main Gearbox
CFI
CFI
Intermediate Gearbox
CFI
CFI
Tail Gearbox
CFI
CFI
Drive Shafts
CFI
CFI
Couplings (per coupling)
CFI
CFI
Other
CFI
CFI
Dynamic Component
3.3.6
Hydraulic Subsystem
If a hydraulic subsystem is provided it shall meet the following:
3.3.6.1 General Subsystem Performance
(TT2) Hydraulic subsystem design and performance criteria shall be in accordance with ADS50-PRF. Hydraulic subsystems and components thereof shall meet the performance
requirements of this specification under all conditions that the aircraft may encounter within the
structural limitations of the aircraft, including forces or conditions caused by acceleration,
deceleration, zero gravity, negative g, or any flight attitudes obtainable with the aircraft,
structural deflection, vibration, or other environmental conditions.
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3.3.6.2 Hydraulic Fluid

(TT1) The hydraulic subsystem and associated ground support equipment shall use MIL-PRF83282, MIL-PRF-87257, and ADS-PRF-69 hydraulic fluid. MIL-PRF-83282 shall be the
primary fluid.
(TT3) The hydraulic subsystem and associated ground support equipment shall use hydraulic
fluids which comply with the requirements of AIR STD 15/7G -Guide Specification for Aviation
Hydraulic Fluids (H-515, H-537, and H-538).
3.3.6.3 Redundancy
(TT3) Two independent hydraulic power systems for flight control systems No. 1 and No. 2
shall be provided. Failure of one system shall not adversely affect the functioning of the other
system. A single failure in another aircraft subsystem shall not incapacitate both primary power
operated control systems simultaneously. Surviving system(s) should provide sufficient control
for return to the intended landing area (including shipboard areas and land).
3.3.6.4 Fail Safe
(T) Control sufficient to maintain emergency aircraft control shall be retained in the event of a
hydraulic power failure.
3.3.6.5 Proof and Burst Pressures
(TT2) Proof and burst pressures of the hydraulic systems components shall be as specified in
Table II of SAE-AS5440. Operating pressure is the peak of the system pressures required to
provide satisfactory operation of the hydraulic system under all conditions described in the
General Subsystem Performance paragraph.
3.3.6.6 Removal of Entrapped Air
(T) System shall provide for removal of entrapped air.
(TT3) A means shall be provided to remove entrapped air without the disconnection of lines or
loosening of tubing nuts.
3.3.6.7 Fluid Level Indicator
(TT1) The reservoir shall include a visual fluid level indicator that is readily accessible.
(TT3) A fluid level transducer shall be incorporated in the reservoir for continuous fluid level
sensing. A cockpit indication of low fluid level warning shall be provided.
3.3.6.8 Filtration
(TT1) Filtration shall be provided. The filter assemblies shall be of the disposable type and
contain differential pressure indicators on the filter housing. The warning indicator shall be
observable and visual access shall be gained without use of tools. Indication shall remain visible
until manually reset after filter element replacement. Pressure and return filter elements shall be
per MIL-F-8815, maximum 5 micron absolute and disposable. The pressure filter shall be a nonbypass type. The return filter shall be a bypass type.
(TT3) A cockpit indication of the differential pressure indicator warning shall be provided
(TT3) Reservoir fill circuit shall include a maximum 25 micron filter absolute.
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3.3.6.9 Quick Disconnects

(TT3) Quick disconnect couplings shall be provided for operation and external servicing of the
subsystem.
3.3.6.10 Temperature Monitor
(TT3) Hydraulic fluid temperature monitoring shall be provided.
3.3.6.11 Sampling Port
(TT3) An inline sampling port shall be provided for each hydraulic subsystem. Sampling port
shall be used for on-line hydraulic contaminant particle counters.
3.3.7
Environmental Systems
(TT2) The system shall provide for the heating and ventilating of the crew station. Crew station
heating shall be provided such that with an ambient temperature of -40oF an inside compartment
temperature of +40oF shall be attained within 15 minutes.
3.3.8
Mechanical Stability
(T) The system shall be free of critical mechanical instability at all operating conditions and
configurations within the operational flight envelope.
3.3.9
Flutter
(TT1) The system including rotors, shall be free of flutter, divergence, and any other aeroelastic
instability, within the operational flight envelope, at speeds up to 1.15 times the design limit
speed, with and without power. The most adverse mass imbalance of the blade allowable within
contractors production tolerances shall be accounted for in substantiating freedom from flutter
and divergence.
3.3.10
Structural Design Criteria
3.3.10.1 General Strength Requirements

(T) Strength and rigidity requirements shall be IAW 14 CFR, Part 27 and/or structural design
criteria of the baseline aircraft. The ARH structural design criteria document shall be used for
structural design of the aircraft to address structural integrity requirements.
3.3.10.2 Armament
(T) The ARH shall not sustain structural damage due to firing, hang-fire and jettison recoil loads
of Hellfire missiles, 2.75 rockets, or .50 caliber or 7.62mm machine guns.
3.3.10.3 Fatigue Strength
3.3.10.3.1 Critical Dynamic Component Fatigue
(TT2) Components shall have retirement lives of at least 1200 hours when used in accordance
with the Usage Spectrum. Component lives shall be conservatively derived so that an expected
failure of less than one in the fleet life can be projected.
(TT3) Components shall have a retirement life of at least 2400 hours when used in accordance
with the Usage Spectrum..
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3.3.10.3.2 Airframe System Fatigue

(TT2) Design service life of the airframe shall be CFI flight hours when used in accordance with
the Usage Spectrum. This life requirement shall be substantiated by a safe life or damage
tolerant approach. The ARH shall have adequate defect-tolerant design to meet a minimum
depot inspection interval of CFI flight hours. The inspection interval shall be set so that no
major damage occurs prior to the depot inspection with the specified method.
3.3.10.4 Crash Strength
(T) The design crash load factors of airframe structural components shall be maintained IAW 14
CFR, Part 27 or structural design criteria. Material mechanical properties shall be based on B
basis allowables, composite material properties shall be based on room temperature dry
allowables.
3.3.11 Aircraft Mooring
(TT2) A method to moor and secure the aircraft, including rotor blades, to prevent damage in
100 kt winds shall be provided.
3.3.12 Electrical Power System
(T) The ARH electrical power system shall provide power IAW any version of MIL-STD-704 or
equivalent. The ARH electrical components shall have acceptable power IAW MIL-STD-704
power quality. The electrical power system shall provide backup power for flight critical
functions. The ARH shall provide circuit protection for all circuits to ensure that the maximum
wire temperatures do not exceed allowable temperature for all wiring.
(TT3) The ARH electrical power system shall provide power IAW MIL-STD-704F.
3.3.13 Air Vehicle Vibration
(TT1) The ARH air vehicle vibration levels shall be IAW ADS-27, Section 3, Flight Regions I,
II and III.
(TT3) The ARH air vehicle shall incorporate on-board vibration monitoring and diagnostics for
(as a minimum) rotor track and balance functions and drive system components. The on-board
system shall (as a minimum) provide diagnostic data and corrective actions to the maintainer
post-flight.
3.3.14 Internal Noise
(TT2) The ARH air vehicle internal noise levels shall be IAW MIL-STD-1474 requirement 7.
3.3.15 Drainage Collection
(TT3) A drainage collection system shall be provided, which is sized to collect residual
flammable or hazardous fluids to assure compatibility with shipboard operation and
environmental requirements.
3.3.16 Exterior Lighting
(T) The exterior lighting shall be installed IAW 14 CFR, Part 27, Subpart F, or MIL-STD-3009.
MIL-L-6503 may be used as a guide.
(TT1) Covert lighting shall be provided IAW MIL-STD-3009.
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3.3.16.1 Navigation Lights

(T) Ruggedized navigation lights shall be installed IAW 14 CFR, Part 27, Subpart F, or MILSTD-3009. MIL-L-6503 may be used as a guide, regarding field of coverage, shielding and
color. The navigation lights shall have an Off mode, a Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS)
compatible mode, and an Infrared (IR) mode. A function selector shall be provided and shall be
operable by the flight crew.
3.3.16.2 Anti-Collision Lighting
(T) Daylight and night high-intensity lights shall be installed. Lights shall be omni-directional,
shall flash in alternating pattern, and shall be distinctly visible on a clear day. A switch shall be
provided for the selection of daylight, night, and IR modes of anti-collision lighting. The
controls shall be accessible to the flight crew.
(TT1) Ruggedized one or more anti-collision lights shall be installed IAW MIL-STD-3009. An
Infrared (IR) anti-collision light subsystem shall be installed.
3.3.16.3 Daylight High-Intensity Anti-Collision Light
(TT3) The daylight high-intensity anti-collision light shall provide a minimum of 3,500 effective
candlepower white light. The subsystem shall consist of one or more lights. The field of
coverage must extend in each direction within 30 degrees above and below the horizontal plane
of the aircraft, except that there may be solid angles of obstructed visibility totaling not more
than 0.5 steradians.
3.3.16.4 Night High-Intensity Anti-Collision Light
(T) The ARH shall have one or more installed and operable night high-intensity anticollision lights. The lights shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR, Part 27,
Subpart F, or MIL-STD-3009. MIL-L-6503 may be used as a guide, regarding field of
coverage (except for occlusions caused by wing-mounted stores, wing structure,
and/or empennage structure), shielding, flash rate, and color.
3.3.16.5 Searchlight/Landing Light

(T) One retractable rotatable landing/search light shall be installed IAW 14 CFR, Part 27,
Subpart F, or MIL-STD-3009. MIL-L-6503 may be used as a guide.
3.3.17 Pilot Operability
(T) The ARH shall be a dual crewstation, single-pilot operable aircraft with all systems operable
from either crewstation.
(TT3) The aircraft shall be capable of single-pilot IFR operation
3.4 Mission Equipment Package (MEP)
The ARH incorporates a combination off-the-shelf (OTS) and/or non-developmental item (NDI)
technologies into a MEP that provides enhanced situational awareness and survivability, target
acquisition, organic lethality, and robust joint interoperability.
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3.4.1
Advanced Cockpit Management
3.4.1.1 Digital Cockpit

(TT2) The system shall incorporate a cockpit with a digital, integrated cockpit management
system with aural and visual caution and warning advisory annunciation.
(O) The system shall provide cockpit components that maximize commonality with existing
Army Aviation assets.
3.4.1.2 Flight Crewmember Station Controls
(T) The system shall provide control and display at each flight crewmember station for mission
management, sensors, and control of installed avionics.
3.4.1.3 Redundancy
(TT1) Redundant controls and displays of all flight critical systems as defined in ADS-37-PRF
shall be provided. In the event of the failure of one system, the other system shall automatically
assume control of all interconnected avionics and provide display information to both flight
crewmembers.
3.4.1.4 Single-Pilot Operable
(T) All navigation, communication, and weapons management systems shall support single-pilot
operation precluding the need for the aircrew to release flight controls and view or focus
downward away from the direction of flight for prolonged periods of time.
3.4.1.5 Workload
(TT2) The management system shall provide a low workload environment for the crew with a
Bedford workload, or equivalent, rating not to exceed 6.5.
(O) The management system shall provide a low workload environment for the crew with a
Bedford workload, or equivalent, rating not to exceed 5.0.
3.4.1.6 MFD Presentation
(TT1) The color Multifunction Displays shall allow the presentation of imagery, alphanumeric
characters and symbols per MIL-STD-1472 and MIL-STD-2525B, digital map display.
3.4.1.7 Compatibility with Laser Eye Protection
(TT3) For compatibility with laser eye protection, displays shall use a phosphor other than P-43.
3.4.2
System Software and Processing
(T) New system software development or modifications to legacy software shall be IAW
RTCA/DO-178B or equivalent based on the criticality level(s) assigned or as determined through
the safety assessment process.
3.4.2.1 Software Design
(T) The ARH system software shall incorporate safety critical design features IAW RTCA/DO178B or equivalent based on the criticality level(s) assigned or as determined through the safety
assessment process.
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3.4.2.2 Software in Firmware

(T) New firmware shall meet the design assurance requirements of RTCA/DO-254, based on the
criticality level(s) assigned or as determined through the safety assessment process.
3.4.2.3 Software Redundancy Management
(TT1) Software shall support the use of redundant components in order to meet the system and
subsystem reliability requirements.
3.4.2.4 Software Partitioning
(T) New software on the aircraft shall be partitioned IAW DO-178B, or equivalent. All software
resident in a given partition, such as a Flight Safety Critical Software (FSCS) partition, shall be
required to meet the design and coding standards for the most critical software (highest assigned
criticality level, DO-178 Level A) within that partition. Software-controlled portals separating
FSCS partitions from non-FSCS partitions shall be robust enough to prevent the non-FSCS from
crashing the FSCS processors.
3.4.2.5 Software Programming Languages
(T) Third generation or higher programming languages (such as Ada, C/C++) shall be used for
new ARH software.
3.4.2.6 Software Code Constraints
(TT1) The following programming language features shall not be used in new software code:
a. Any feature which is non-deterministic in nature (e.g. recursion)
b. Any feature, which requires dynamic memory allocation other than stack usage
when allocated at compile time.
3.4.2.7 Software Initialization
(T) The ARH shall execute initialization to automatically configure hardware and software
components into a safe state upon initial application / reapplication of electrical power.
3.4.2.8 Software Security and Classification
(T) Every configured release of ARH software source code which implements security policy
shall establish trust during development that the release contains only that code necessary to
meet requirements. Any portion of a software program permanently residing in any system end
item shall be unclassified.
3.4.2.9 Software Fault Detection / Fault Isolation (FD/FI)
(T) Failure of FD/FI-unique hardware/software in the ARH shall not degrade performance of the
monitored equipment.
3.4.2.10 Software Modularity
(TT3) Modular software shall facilitate compilation of individual modules and maintenance or
updates. The ARH operational flight programs shall use these modular components in an effort
to maximize software commonality.
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3.4.2.11 Field Software Reprogrammability

(TT3) Software shall be field reprogrammable. All mission equipment that contains an
Operational Flight Program (OFP) shall be field programmable, that is, able to receive an
upgraded or new OFP (mission-specific software). This requirement does not include embedded
firmware. Software reprogramming shall not require removal of any of the ARH components
from the aircraft. Software reprogramming shall not require the use of unique cables, connectors
or adapters. Software reprogramming shall use one of the existing busses that the ARH
communicates on. The ARH shall incorporate security features to prevent unauthorized or
unintended changes. All new ARH versions will have a security authentication code keyed to
aircraft serial number that will be verified by the ARH before reprogramming begins.
3.4.2.12 Software Undesired Functions and Anomalies
(TT3) The ARH software shall prevent undesired function execution. Data anomaly
management design features shall be implemented in the software.
3.4.2.13 Software Configuration Display
(TT3) The ARH shall make available for display the software and hardware (which includes
firmware) configuration of each of the aircraft computers to either or both flight crew stations
while on the ground. Such identification shall be available to maintenance personnel while
utilizing external power upon request.
3.4.2.14 Memory and Throughput
(TT2) System processing, memory, timing, bus loading, and input/output shall be sized to
provide 25 % reserve capacity.
(TT3) System processing, memory, timing, bus loading, and input/output shall be sized to
provide 100% growth capacity.
3.4.2.15 Bus Partitioning
(TT3) An aircraft data bus shall incorporate all flight safety critical and essential flight control
system sensor data and shall be independent of the mission equipment bus.
3.4.2.16 Mobile Code
(T) Mobile Code shall not be used.
3.4.2.17 Development Environment
(T) ARH shall have a controlled development and integration environment in order to mitigate
the software risk associated with malicious code.
3.4.2.18 COTS and GOTS Information Assurance (IA) and IA-enabled Software
(T) Should COTS and/or GOTS IA and IA-enabled software be part of the ARH design, only that
software approved by a National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) process for COTS
software or an NSA process for GOTS software shall be used.
3.4.2.19 Out of Cycle Revisions
(T) The ARH mission equipment shall accept out of cycle software updates.
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3.4.2.20 Software Blocking

(T) The ARH shall be compliant with the Army Software Blocking Policy IAW DA
Memorandum, SUBJECT: Software Blocking Policy, dated 18 Sept 2001, which impacts
platform information exchange requirements, software/hardware development, and program
execution. Examples include, but are not limited to the evolution of the VMF, versions of the
Improved Data Modem (IDM), and versions of Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below
(FBCB2)-Air.
3.4.2.21 Anti-Tamper
(TT3) The ARH shall incorporate anti-tamper architecture to protect all critical
information/technologies to include software and hardware.
3.4.3
System Security Classification Level
(T) The system shall process information / data up to the SECRET level.
3.4.4
Zeroize
3.4.4.1 Onboard Data

(T) A fail-safe means of zeroizing or erasing all electronic classified information shall be
provided, and once initiated the zeroizing or erasing process shall be self-executing,
nonreversible, and unstoppable to completion.
(TT3) All data shall be zeroized with one action.
3.4.4.2 Encryption Codes
(T) Equipment that does not offer secure storage of cryptovariables shall cause automatic
zeroization of cryptovariables upon extraction from the aircraft.
3.4.4.3 Mode Codes
(T) The IFF Mode 4 code shall be automatically zeroized on orderly system shutdown.
3.4.4.4 Code Hold
(T) The system shall have an IFF Mode 4 code hold capability.
3.4.5
Information Assurance
(T) The system shall be in full compliance with Information Assurance requirements according
to DODD 8500.1, DODI 8500.2, and AR 25-2.
3.4.6
Mission Planning/Data Transfer System (DTS)
3.4.6.1 Pre-Mission Planning

(T) The ARH shall use the Aviation/Joint Mission Planning System (defined by the AMPS
System Acquisition Management Plan, Revision 8, dated January 2003) for a pre-mission
planning system that loads all ARH mission planning, rehearsal, and data elements for the
aircraft.
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3.4.6.2 Compatibility
(TT1) The ARH shall have an Aviation / Joint Mission Planning System (AMPS/JMPS)
compatible DTS that stores a minimum of 600 Megabytes of mission and map data and sends
and receives data within the ARH architecture at a minimum rate of 1 Megabit per second.
3.4.6.3 Automation
(TT3) The DTS subsystem shall provide the necessary interfaces to the communications,
navigation, aircraft survivability equipment (ASE), and mission equipment subsystems to
automate data input to the mission management subsystem to include a minimum of two days of
presets, frequencies/nets, and channel identifiers.
3.4.6.4 Cartridge Media
(T) The cartridge media for the DTS shall be defined by the Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association (PCMCIA) standard.
3.4.6.5 Onboard Mission Rehearsal
(O) The ARH shall provide an onboard mission rehearsal capability.
3.4.6.6 Data/Audio/Video Memory Storage/Retrieval
(TT1) The DTS shall store/retrieve selected data and video required/generated by ARH
subsystems for all modes of aircraft operation, including operational, maintenance, and
diagnostic data. The DTS shall provide the crew the ability to record at least 2 hours of data,
voice, sensor imagery, and symbology on a solid state recording device compatible with AMPS.
3.4.7
Sensors
3.4.7.1 Target Acquisition Sensor Suite (TASS) Functionality

(T) The TASS shall be mounted in a slewable, stabilized turret with servo control, video
processing, digital data processing, and signal conditioning to display infrared and television
imagery on multifunction displays (MFDs).
3.4.7.2 TASS Modes
The TASS shall have at a minimum the following operator selectable modes:
(T) Off: No power shall be applied to the TASS. When the system is placed in off mode,
the turret and optics shall be placed in stow during the power-down sequence.
(T) Standby: Power shall be applied to the TASS for thermal conditioning.
(TT2) Stow: TASS apertures shall be placed in position for protection from debris.
(T) Fixed Forward: The TASS turret shall be placed in the zero degree azimuth and
elevation position.
(T) Manual Track: The operator shall have control of the TASS turret in both azimuth
and elevation to maintain the selected sensor Line-of-Sight (LOS) on an object of
interest.
(TT1) Auto Track: The TASS shall provide three (3) auto track modes consisting of
scene correlation, centroid, and contrast. The TASS shall automatically select the track
mode that provides the best track.
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(TT1) Laser Track: The TASS shall be pointed with reference to azimuth and elevation
data provided by the laser spot tracker.
(T) Boresight: The TASS shall align the LOS of the imaging sensors with the laser
rangefinder / designator.
(TT2) Geolocation Track: The ARH MEP shall provide the commands to point the
TASS to a waypoint/target via navigation data.
(TT1) IBIT: The TASS shall provide the operator or maintainer the ability to initiate a
Built In Test (BIT). The results of BIT shall be provided on ARH displays.
(TT1) Scan Mode: The TASS shall automatically perform an operator selected scan in
any combination of azimuth and elevation.
3.4.7.3 Slew Rate
(TT2) The TASS shall have a slew rate of at least 2.5 rad/sec in each axis and slew acceleration
of at least 7 rad/sec2
3.4.7.4 TASS Startup Timeline
(TT1) The TASS shall be fully operable within 5 minutes of TASS startup initiation including
any sensor cool-down time when TASS heat soak temperatures are below 122oF.
(TT1) The TASS shall be fully operable within 10 minutes of TASS startup initiation including
any sensor cool-down time when TASS heat soak temperatures are above 122oF.
(O) The TASS shall be fully operable within 1 minute of TASS startup initiation including any
sensor cool-down time when TASS heat soak temperatures are below 140oF.
(O) The TASS shall be fully operable within 3 minutes of TASS startup initiation including any
sensor cool-down time when TASS heat soak temperatures are above 140oF.
3.4.7.5 Boresight
Automation
(T) The TASS shall have a completely automated, internal boresight capability, executable in
less than 1 minute, which will align the laser to other sensors with a degree of accuracy to meet
performance requirements consistent with laser designation requirements listed in the classified
annex.
3.4.7.5.1 Crew Interface
(T) The TASS shall provide the crew a function to initiate and terminate automatic boresight
alignment.
Outside Targets
(T) No outside targets shall be required for boresight.
Alignment Retention
(TT2) The TASS shall retain alignments throughout a 4-hour flight with not more than 2 inflight boresight alignments, throughout the aircraft flight envelope, to include gunfire.
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Safety Features
(TT1) Boresighting shall have safety features such that the procedure can be accomplished at
any time, including on the ground, in flight, and in enclosed buildings, with no restrictions on the
close proximity of personnel.
Drift Recognition
(TT2) The TASS shall indicate to the crew when the sensor alignments have drifted outside of
the limits required to maintain laser designation accuracy.
3.4.7.6 Target Acquisition Sensor Suite (TASS)
(TT1) The ARH shall have a slewable Target Acquisition Sensor Suite (TASS) controllable from
both flight crew stations.
The TASS shall consist of the following:
(T) Infrared Imaging Sensor
(T) Color Television (CTV)
(O) Low Light Color TV (LLCTV)
(T) Laser Rangefinder / Designator
(O) Eyesafe Rangefinder
(T) Laser Spot Tracker
(T) Laser Pointer
3.4.7.6.1 Infrared Sensor
(T) The TASS shall include an Infrared Sensor that allows the crew to manually detect, classify,
recognize, and identify vehicular and man sized targets with at least the probabilities and ranges
listed in the classified annex.
3.4.7.6.1.1 Output
(T) Infrared imagery shall be output for display on the MFDs.
3.4.7.6.1.2 Display Viewability
(TT1) The infrared imagery combined with symbology, shall interface and be viewable on either
or both crewmembers' displays.
3.4.7.6.1.3 Polarity (black/white hot)
(T) A crew selectable control shall be provided to allow the crew to select between display white
hot and black hot FLIR imagery.
3.4.7.6.1.4 Future Growth
(O) Infrared imagery shall be output as 12 bit digital to allow growth for a future Aided Target
Recognition capability.
3.4.7.6.2 CTV
(TT1) The CTV shall meet the requirements specified in the classified annex.
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(O) The Low Light Color TV shall provide color output at lighting conditions down to at least
1.0 lux.
3.4.7.6.2.1 Sun Viewing Protection
(TT1) The CTV shall be protected from damage due to inadvertent viewing of the Sun.
3.4.7.6.2.2 CTV Display
(T) CTV imagery shall be output for display on the MFDs. The CTV, combined with
symbology, shall interface and be viewable on either or both flight crewmembers' displays.
3.4.7.6.3 Laser Rangefinder/Designator
3.4.7.6.3.1 Safety
(T) When the laser is armed or firing, the TASS shall warn the pilot and co-pilot via symbology
on the MFDs.
3.4.7.6.3.2 Fail-Safe
(T) The laser shall include a fail-safe system that does not allow accidental firing of the noneyesafe wavelength during eyesafe operations or maintenance.
3.4.7.6.3.3 Firing Limits
(T) All lasers shall have laser firing limits to prevent self lasing of the airframe or rotor system.
3.4.7.6.3.4 Safety Interlocks
(T) The laser system shall have safety interlocks to prevent inadvertent firing when on ground.
3.4.7.6.3.5 Notification
(T) The system shall provide notification to the crew when laser firing is inhibited.
3.4.7.6.3.6 Codes
(T) The laser designation mode shall provide Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) codes and Pulse
Interval Modulation (PIM) codes for precision guided munitions against stationary and moving
targets.
3.4.7.6.3.7 Range
(T) The rangefinder mode shall provide full range capability for all ARH laser guided weapon
systems. Laser performance requirements IAW the classified annex.
3.4.7.6.3.8 Accuracy
(T) The laser performance and accuracy shall be IAW the classified Annex.
3.4.7.6.3.9 Compatibility
(T) Laser pulse codes shall correspond to all Pulse Repetition Interval (PRF) and Pulse Interval
Modulation (PIM) as described in CR-RD-MG-98-2.
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3.4.7.6.3.10
Selectability
(T) The laser pulse codes shall be crew selectable while in flight.
3.4.7.6.3.11
Interface with Avionics
(T) The laser rangefinder / designator (LRF/D) shall provide turret azimuth and elevation and
laser range data to onboard avionics systems for the geolocation of targets.
3.4.7.6.3.12
Modes of Operation
(T) The LRF/D system shall operate in the following modes as a minimum: Laser Off Mode,
Laser Standby Mode, Laser Range Mode, Laser Designate Mode.
(O) Eyesafe Laser Range Mode
3.4.7.6.3.13
(T) See classified annex.
Laser Range Requirements
3.4.7.6.3.14
Laser to Sensor LOS Coincidence
(TT1) The Laser LOS and Sensor LOS shall be aligned in the narrowest field of view. In this
view, 90% of the laser energy shall be placed with a 95% probability (2.237 sigma each axis) on
a 2.3 meter by 2.3 meter target at distances as specified in the classified annex. (For the laser
designator, 90% of laser energy refers to the beam divergence diameter, centered about the center
of the laser beam; laser energy that falls outside of the beam divergence shall not be considered
part of the 90% energy requirement.)
3.4.7.6.4 Laser Pointer
(T) The system shall provide the capability to illuminate a specific point with the laser pointer
that is viewable with image intensification devices and not to the unaided eye.
3.4.7.6.4.1 Target Location Error
(TT1) See classified annex.
Laser Spot Tracker
(T) The system shall have a Laser Spot Tracker (LST) to acquire and track PRF and PIM laser
codes and provide symbology and steering data to the crew on the MFDs.
3.4.7.7 Image Fusion
(TT1) The CTV shall provide imagery that is registered with the infrared sensor imagery for the
purpose of fusing infrared sensor and CTV imagery in the FOVs common between the infrared
sensor and the CTV .
3.4.7.7.1 Image Selection
(TT1) The crew shall be able to select image fusion within each FOV.
3.4.7.7.2 Adjustment
(TT1) The image fusion mode shall be selectable between fully automated or manual adjustment
of the image fusion algorithm.
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3.4.7.7.3 Fused Image Display

(TT1) The fused image shall be combined with symbology, shall interface with and be viewable
on either or both flight crewmembers MFDs.
3.4.7.8 Imagery Controls
Gain and Level
(T) A gain and level control shall be provided to adjust gain and level of the FLIR. The gain and
level control shall be crew selectable and have two modes: a manual and automatic.
Focus
(T) A crew selectable focus control shall be provided allowing manual and automatic focus
adjustment of all imaging sensors.
3.4.7.9 Image Auto-Tracker
Acquisition and Tracking of Targets
(T) The TASS shall provide an image auto-tracker that acquires and tracks one target, moving or
stationary while the ARH is at speeds from a hover to maximum forward flight speed.
(O) The TASS shall provide an image auto-tracker that acquires and tracks up to six targets, a
combination of moving and stationary, while the ARH is at speeds from a hover to maximum
forward flight speed.
Interoperability
(T) The auto tracker shall function with all imaging sensors.
Track Gates
(T) Track gates shall be adjustable by the crew.
Display
(T) The TASS shall display, lock-on and automatically track target images.
Break Track
(TT1) The auto-tracker shall not break track during own-ship weapons employment, during
changes in sensor FOV, during aircraft maneuvering throughout the established maneuvering
envelope of the airframe, due to target motion, or while electro-optic countermeasures are
employed against the ARH.
Reacquisition of Targets
(TT1) When break track occurs due to target obscuration, the auto-tracker shall enter a coast
mode and attempt to reacquire the target. The attempt to reacquire the target shall not be less
than 5 seconds.
3.4.7.10 Symbology
3.4.7.10.1 Display
(TT1) The ARH shall provide symbology for concurrent display with TASS imagery, IAW MILSTD-1787, on the MFD which at a minimum includes aircraft position, heading, time, date,
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turret azimuth and elevation, laser range, emitting laser status, laser spot tracker, active FOV,
track gates, BIT status, operating mode, and image fusion percentage.
3.4.7.10.2 Selection
(TT1) The symbology displayed shall be crew selectable and shall range from no symbology
(sensor imagery only) being displayed, a partial set of crew selected symbology, and the full
symbology set.
3.4.7.11 TASS Field of Regard
(TT1) The TASS shall have an unvignetted Field of Regard (FOR) in all fields of view from a
fixed forward position mounted on the airframe of (reference to aircraft center line):
Azimuth: +/- 180 degrees
Elevation +/- 30 degrees
(O)
Azimuth: +/- 210 degrees
(O)
Elevation +60/-180 degrees
3.4.7.12 TASS Field of View (FOV)

Infrared Sensor Fields of View
(TT1) The infrared sensor shall have a minimum of 3 optical FOVs.
3.4.7.12.1.1
Narrow Field of View (NFOV)
(TT1) The infrared sensor shall have an optical NFOV no wider than 0.8o horizontal x 0.6o
vertical.
3.4.7.12.1.2
Medium Field of View (MFOV)
(TT1) The infrared sensor shall have an optical MFOV no narrower than 6.0o horizontal x 4.5o
vertical to achieve the sensor performance specified in the classified annex.
3.4.7.12.1.3
Wide Field of View (WFOV)
(TT1) The infrared sensor shall have an optical WFOV no narrower than 20o horizontal x 15o
vertical.
3.4.7.12.2 CTV Fields of View
(TT1) The CTV shall have a minimum of 3 optical FOVs; two of which shall match the MFOV
and NFOV of the infrared sensors.
3.4.7.12.2.1
CTV Super Narrow Field of View (SNFOV)
(TT1) The CTV shall have a SNFOV no wider than 0.4o horizontal x 0.3o vertical.
Switching and Settling Times
(TT1) The switching and settling times for FOV changes shall not exceed 0.5 seconds.
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FOV Center
(TT1) When changing FOV, the centers of the FOV shall remain coincident within 10% of the
FOV being selected.
3.4.7.13 Electro-Optics Counter Countermeasure (EOCCM)
(TT1) The TASS shall incorporate protection against laser damage, jamming, and exploitation
from counter measures.
3.4.7.14 TASS Open System Architecture
(TT2) The TASS shall provide space and power for incorporation of the emerging technologies
of third generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) (2 color FLIR with mid-wave and longwave infrared in the same focal plane assembly) and Aided Target Recognition (ATR) software.
3.4.7.15 Anti-Ice
(TT1) The TASS shall have an anti-ice capability that keeps external optical surfaces
unobstructed by ice during operation.
3.4.8
Battlefield Interoperability
3.4.8.1 Net Centric

The ARH shall be Net-Centric and meet all of the requirements of the Net Ready KPP per
CJCSI 6212.01C, which requires all activity interfaces, services, policy-enforcement controls,
and information exchange of the Net Centric Operations and Warfare-Reference Model (NCOWRM) and Global Information Grid (GIG)-Key Interface Points (KIPs) be satisfied to the
requirements of the supporting Joint integrated architecture products, (including data correctness,
data availability and data processing), and information assurance accreditation.
(T) The ARH shall be Net-Centric and meet the applicable requirements of the Net Ready KPP
per CJSCI 6212.01C, which include:
a)
Interfacing with the Teleport GIG KIP via SATCOM,
b)
Supporting the DoD vision of post before process by interfacing with the GIG via
alignment with the NCOW-RM service entitled Interact with the Net-Centric
Information Environment A1 using formatted VMF radio messages to/from
supported operations centers,
c)
Incorporating Internet Protocol Version 6 via the IDM in conjunction with the Army
Software Blocking Plan schedule,
d)
Providing the necessary architecture Technical View-1 (TV-1) to be compliant with

the most current version of the DISR and ensure interoperability among systems
within the Joint battlefield,
e)
Incorporating the standards applicable for small weapons systems from the
Department of Defense Information Technology Standards Registry (DISR),
f)
Meeting the Information Assurance requirements of DoD Directive 8500.1.
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3.4.8.2 Network Protocol

(T) The ARH shall be compliant with the DoD policy for Enterprise-wide deployment of
Internet Protocol Version 6 IAW DoD Memorandum For Secretaries of the Military
Departments, Subject: Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), dated 9 June 2003, and DoD
Memorandum For Secretaries of the Military Departments, Subject: Internet Protocol Version 6
(IPv6) Interim Transition Guidance, dated 29 Sept 2003.
3.4.8.3 System Interoperability
The ARH shall provide information exchange interoperability with the following Army, Joint,
and Allied/Coalition systems via the communications systems functions / capabilities indicated
below.
(T) Very High Frequency- Amplitude Modulation (VHF-AM), Nonsecure Voice:
Other Airspace Users
Air Traffic Control agencies
(T) UHF-AM, HAVEQUICK, Secure and Nonsecure Voice:
Naval Ships
Tactical Air Traffic Services
Air Force Intelligence Aircraft (Airborne Warning and Control Station (AWACS), Joint
Service and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS)
Army and Joint Aircraft
UHF-AM HAVEQUICK, Secure Data:
(T) Alternate Point-to-Point Army Aviation Variable Message Format (VMF) Message Link
(TT3) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Level 2 Control Link
(T) Very High Frequency-Frequency Modulation (VHF-FM), Single Channel Ground and
Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), Secure and Nonsecure Voice:
Allied / Coalition Command and Control (C2)
USMC C2
Army Maneuver C2
Aviation Brigade / Battalion Tactical Operations Center
(T) VHF-FM, SINCGARS, Secure Data (Variable Message Format):
USMC C2
Maneuver C2
Army Aviation and Fire Support Point-to-Point VMF Message Link
Aviation Brigade/Battalion Tactical Operation Center
Tactical Internet (Army Battle Command Systems)
UAV Level 2 Control Link
(T) L-Band Blue Force Tracking, Secure Data (Variable Message Format)
Tactical Internet (Army Battle Command Systems) Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Link
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UHF SATCOM DAMA, Secure Voice and Data (Variable Message Format & Common Message
Format)
(T) Stryker Brigade Combat Team TOC (Voice and Variable Message Format) BLOS Link
(O) Integrated Broadcast System Intelligence Broadcast Monitor (Common Message Format
Binary)
(TT3) Enhanced Precision Location Reporting System (EPLRS), Secure Data (Variable Message
Format)
Army Maneuver C2
Tactical Internet (Army Battle Command Systems)
Army Airborne Command and Control System (A2C2S)
(O) Link-16, Secure Voice and Data, (Tactical Digital Information Link-Joint TADIL-J Format)
Air Force Intelligence Aircraft (AWACS, JSTARS)
Joint and Allied /Coalition Aircraft
Naval Ships
Army Air Defense Systems
Supports Combat ID
(O) Tactical Common Data Link, Secure Data (TCDL format)
UAV Level 4 Control Link
Receipt of UAV Live Video
Transmission of ARH Live Video to Distributed Common Ground Station-Army (DCGS-A)
(T) Transponder, Mode 1, 2, 3 A/C:
Air Traffic Control Agencies
(T) Transponder, Mode S:
Air Traffic Control Agencies
(T) Transponder, Mode 4:
Joint / Coalition Aircraft
Supports Combat ID
(T) Transponder, Mode 5:
Joint/Coalition Aircraft
Supports Combat ID
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3.4.8.4 Communication System

3.4.8.4.1 Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS)
(O) The system shall communicate on the battlefield with the JTRS communications suite that
ensures connectivity with Army, Joint, and Coalition forces with both clear and secure voice and
with secure data.
3.4.8.4.2 Compatibility
(T) The ARH communication system shall be compatible with FAA and ICAO regulations.
3.4.8.4.3 GATM
(O) The system shall comply with Global Air Traffic Management (GATM) Capstone
Requirements Document Annex II as set forth in the US Army GATM Operational Requirements
Document (ORD).
3.4.8.4.4 Range
3.4.8.4.4.1 Civil Airspace Entry Communications
(TT1) The aircraft shall have clear voice communications via VHF LOS radios at 8,000 feet
above ground level (AGL) and 100 nautical miles (nm) distance for compliance with VHF civil
aviation in order to ensure worldwide airspace access.
3.4.8.4.4.2 Nap of Earth (NOE) Communications
(TT1) During NOE operations the range of all radios, except SINCGARS, shall be a minimum
of 12 nm at 100 feet AGL.
3.4.8.4.4.3 Line-of-Sight (LOS) Communications
(TT1) The omnidirectional air-to-ground line-of-sight range of the HAVEQUICK, VHF-AM
Voice, UHF-AM, and SINCGARS, operating in the single-channel and non-secure voice modes,
shall be at least 35 nm at 1,200 feet AGL.
3.4.8.4.4.4 NOE SINCGARS Communications
(TT1) The omnidirectional air-to-ground line-of-sight range of the SINCGARS radio, operating
in the single-channel and non-secure voice modes, shall be at least 13.5 nm at 100 feet AGL.
3.4.8.4.4.5 Non Line-of-Sight Communications
(TT1) SATCOM connectivity shall be maintained within 58 degrees North and South latitudes at
38.4kbs data rate for dedicated channel SATCOM and 19.2kbs data rate for DAMA SATCOM.
Connectivity shall be maintained at lesser data rates for both dedicated channel and DAMA
SATCOM at latitudes above 58 degrees North and South.
3.4.8.4.4.6 Link 16 Communications
(TT3) The omnidirectional air-to-air line-of-sight range of the Link 16 communications shall be
at least 75 nm (138.9 km).
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Identification and Combat ID

3.4.8.4.4.7 Identification
(T) The system shall have an identification capability, with the capability to transmit/receive in
secure mode that provides spherical coverage under all civil and military interoperable
interrogation, including Modes 1, 2, 3A/C, 4. Modes 1, 2, 3A/C, and 4 IFF performance is
defined by International Bureau (IB) 4943. This system shall comply with Air Traffic Control
Radar Beacon System Identification Friend or Foe Mark XII Systems (AIMS) Program Office
Standards (03-900, 97-1000 with addendums, 03-1000 with addendums) and test plans.
3.4.8.4.4.8 Combat Identification (ID)
(T) Combat ID shall be provided by a combination of IFF and other Tactical Internet
capabilities.
(O) Combat ID shall be provided by Link 16.
3.4.8.4.4.9 Enhanced ID
(T) Mk XII ATCRBS/IFF units installed to meet identification requirements shall be
upgradeable to Mk XIIA compliance (Mode S and Mode 5 capability) via software and/or retrofit
kits During SDD, integration and test of Mode S and Mode 5 capability shall be peroformed if
the capabilities are available. Mode S performance is defined by RTCA/DO-181. Mode 5
performance is defined in AIMS Program Office Standards 03-1000, with addendums.
Voice and Data Communication
(TT3) All voice capabilities over digital networks shall support 2.4 (Kilobit Per Second) Kbps
and 16 Kbps voice. It shall also support Continuously Variable Slope Delta-Modulation (CVSD)
IAW Standards Agreement STANAG 4209, Mixed Excitation Linear Predictive (MELP) IAW
MIL-STD-3005, and Linear Predictive Coding (LPC)-10e IAW STANAG 4198.
3.4.8.4.5 Modes / Status Indications
(T) The system shall provide for setup and modes control, and shall provide normal and secure
status indications to the flight crewmembers.
3.4.8.4.6 Simultaneous Communications
(T) The system shall provide simultaneous voice and data communications (not on the same
radio and channel).
3.4.8.4.7 Receive/Transmit Capability
(TT1) The system shall receive six channels plus guards and transmit four channels
simultaneously based on the requirement for two UHF receiver transmitters (including
SATCOM), two VHF receiver transmitters, EPLRS, and Blue Force Tracking (BFT).
(O) The system shall receive seven channels plus guards and transmit five channels
simultaneously based on the requirement for two UHF receiver transmitters (including
SATCOM), two VHF receiver transmitters, Link 16, EPLRS, and BFT.
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3.4.8.4.8 Preset Channels

(TT1) A minimum of 20 communications preset channels for each band shall be provided that
allows for data entry, modification and selection. Preset definitions shall include as a minimum
frequency/net for voice and digital, and call sign parameters for digital nets.
3.4.8.4.9 Still / Live Imagery
(TT1) The system shall transmit / receive still imagery over SINCGARS and/or SATCOM using
Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) images in an NITFS wrapper inserted within VMF
messages.
(O) The system shall transmit/receive live imagery over Tactical Control Data Link (TCDL) and
Network Data Link (NDL) and communicate with the Future Combat System over Wideband
Network Waveform (WNW), NDL, and Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) which requires
additional transmit and receive channels.
3.4.8.4.10 UHF-AM
(T) The system shall provide UHF-AM communication and shall communicate, both voice and
data using VMF messages IAW MIL-STD-6017 with external systems using qualified Army
aviation UHF-AM radios. The system shall have the following functions, at a minimum:
(O) The system shall provide UHF-AM communication and shall communicate using CMF-B
messages for Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) receive over SATCOM.
3.4.8.4.10.1
Jam Resistance
(T) Jam resistant UHF-AM Communication shall be accomplished using the HAVEQUICK II
waveform.
3.4.8.4.10.2
Joint Service Interoperability
(T) Joint Service UHF-AM Communication shall be accomplished using the HAVEQUICK II
waveform.
3.4.8.4.10.3
Secure Communication
(T) Secure UHF-AM communication shall be accomplished using an encryption device.
3.4.8.4.10.4
Secure Voice and Data, UHF SATCOM
(T) Secure voice and data UHF SATCOM DemandAssignedMultipleAccess(DAMA)shall be
accomplished IAW MIL-STDs 188-181B, 188-182A, 188-183, and 188-184, and associated
encryption device. The SATCOM data capability shall utilize VMF messages IAW MIL-STD6017.
(TT3) The SATCOM data capability shall utilize the Joint Range Extension (JRE) Protocol IAW
MIL-STD-3011 to utilize TADIL-J messages IAW MIL-STD-6016.
3.4.8.4.10.5
Data from Improved Data Modem (IDM)
(T) Data from the IDM MD-1359/A, IAW Multiplex Interface Control Document (MICD) for
the IDM Version 8, shall be displayed to the crew.
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3.4.8.4.10.6
Continuous Guard
(T) Continuous UHF-AM Guard monitoring at 243.0 megahertz (MHz) shall be provided.
3.4.8.4.11 VHF-FM
(T) The system shall provide dual VHF-FM communication that shall be capable of both voice
and data (using VMF messages), with external systems using qualified Army aviation radios. In
addition, the system shall have the following functions, at a minimum:
3.4.8.4.11.1
Jam Resistance
(T) Jam resistant VHF-FM communications shall be accommodated with the SINCGARSEnhanced System Improvement Program (ESIP) waveform.
3.4.8.4.11.2
Joint Service Interoperability
(T) Joint Service VHF-FM communications shall be accommodated with the SINCGARS-ESIP
waveform.
3.4.8.4.11.3
Secure Communications
(T) Secure VHF-FM communications shall be accomplished with an encryption device.
3.4.8.4.11.4
UAV Level 2 Data and Still Image Display
(TT1) CapabilitytodirectlyreceiveanddisplaydataandstillimagesfromUAVsshallbe
provided .
3.4.8.4.11.5
UAV Level 2 Control
(TT1) Capability up to and including Level 2 control of UAVs shall be provided.
3.4.8.4.11.6
Data from the IDM
(T)DatafromtheIDM,IAWMD1359/A,shallbedisplayedtothecrew.
3.4.8.4.12 VHF-AM Communication
(T) The system shall communicate, in voice, with external systems using qualified Army
aviation radios.
3.4.8.4.12.1
IDM Interface
(T) The IDM shall be connected to the VHF-AM radio.
3.4.8.4.12.2
Channel Spacing
(T) The system shall provide 8.33 KHz channel spacing.
3.4.8.4.12.3
Continuous Guard
(T) Continuous VHF-AM Guard monitoring at 121.5 Megahertz (MHz) shall be provided.
3.4.8.4.13 Ultra High Frequency (UHF) EPLRS
(TT3) The system shall communicate via data (VMF messages) with the Army Tactical Internet
using a certified Army aviation radio. The IDM shall be connected to the EPLRS radio. In
addition, the system shall have the following functions, as a minimum:
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3.4.8.4.13.1
Secure Communication
(T) If EPLRS is provided data from the IDM MD-1359/A, IAW MICD for the IDM Version 8,
or some other digital interface shall be displayed to the crew.
3.4.8.4.14 L-Band - BFT Data Communication
(T)Thesystemshallcommunicate;bothreceiveandtransmit,indata(VMFmessages)withthe
ArmyTacticalInternet.TheIDMshallbeconnectedtotheBFTradio.Inaddition,thesystem
shallhavethefollowingfunctions,ataminimum:
3.4.8.4.14.1
Secure BFT
(TT3) Secure BFT communications shall be accomplished with an encryption device.
3.4.8.4.14.2
Data from IDM
(T) Data from the IDM MD-1359/A, IAW MICD for the IDM Version 8, shall be displayed to
the crew.
3.4.8.4.15 L-Band Link-16 Voice and Data Communication
(T) The ARH shall provide space, weight, and power to incorporate federated Link 16.
(O) The system shall communicate, in voice and data (using TADIL-J messages), with external
systems using a certified DoD radio. In addition, the system shall have the following functions,
at a minimum: A certified Interference Protection Feature (IPF), frequency remapping capability,
voice 2.4 and 16 Kbps, imagery utilizing the EagleEye compression algorithm, Time Slot
Reallocation (TSR) and 200 Watt output as measured at the antenna port.
3.4.8.4.15.1
Secure Link-16
(TT3) Secure Link-16 communications shall be accomplished with an encryption device.
3.4.8.4.15.2
Data from IDM
(TT3) Data from the IDM MD-1359/A, IAW MICD for the IDM Version 8, or another
acceptable interface shall be displayed to the crew.
3.4.8.4.16 Ku Band TCDL Data Communication
(O) The system shall communicate, in data (using TCDL protocols and NationalImagery
TransmissionFormatStandard(NITFS)wrappers) with UAVs, their Ground Control Stations,
and DCGS-A using a certified DoD data link radio. In addition, the system shall have the
following functions at a minimum:
3.4.8.4.16.1
Secure TCDL
(O) Secure TCDL communications shall be accomplished with an encryption device.
3.4.8.4.16.2
Data Display
(O) Level 4 data shall be provided through an acceptable interface.
3.4.8.4.16.3
Control of UAVs
(O) Capability up to and including Level 4 control of UAVs shall be provided.
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3.4.8.4.16.4
Video
(O) Capability to receive and transmit live video shall be provided.
3.4.8.4.17 Multiple Frequency Bands (WNW, NDL, SRW) Communication
(O) The system shall communicate, in voice and data (using Future Combat System (FCS)
protocols) with the FCS Family of Systems (FoS) using a certified Army Cluster 1 or equivalent
JTRS radio. In addition, the system shall have the following functions, at a minimum:
3.4.8.4.17.1
Secure Communications
(O) Secure communications shall be accomplished with an encryption device(s).
3.4.8.4.17.2
Data from IDM
(O) Data from the IDM MD-1359/A, IAW MICD for the IDM Version 8, shall be displayed to
the crew.
3.4.8.4.17.3
Video
(O) Provide capability to receive and transmit live video shall be provided.
3.4.8.4.18 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Identification, Surveillance,
and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Interface
(T) The system shall communicate in the C4ISR environment using the above radio capabilities
supported by the Army IDM. The IDM MD-1359/A shall be integrated into the avionics system
IAWMICDfortheIDMVersion8. The IDM baseline shall be software Version 8 and shall be
updated as necessary to meet the Software Blocking requirements.
3.4.8.4.19 Retransmission / Crossbanding
(TT2) The system shall provide switching and interconnections to enable retransmission/
crossbanding of voice and data (UHF and VHF). All information shall be at the same security
level.
(TT3) The system shall provide switching and interconnections to enable retransmission / crossbanding of voice and data (UHF, VHF, and Link 16). All information shall be at the same
security level.
3.4.8.4.20 Integrated Broadcast Services (IBS)
(O) The system shall have the ability to receive standard IBS messages. The IBS messages shall
be compliant with the Common Message Format Binary (CMF-B).
3.4.8.4.21 Intercommunication Subsystem
3.4.8.4.21.1
Simultaneous Communication
(T) The Intercommunication Subsystem shall provide the aircrew with the capability to transmit
and receive simultaneously on any VHF-AM, VHF-FM, or UHF radio and the ability to monitor
all radios from all crew positions, as selected by individual crewmembers.
(O) Link 16 shall also be able to transmit and receive simultaneously.
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3.4.8.4.21.2
Interface Capability
(T) All Intercommunication Subsystem positions shall interface with navigation aids, IFF, and
other avionics that provide audio caution and warning tones. The Intercommunication
Subsystem shall provide an external communication port for ground maintenance personnel.
3.4.8.4.21.3
Secure and Clear Voice
(T) The Intercommunication Subsystem shall accommodate both secure and clear voice.
3.4.8.4.21.4
Interface with DTS
(T) The Intercommunication Subsystem shall provide the required interfaces to the aircraft DTS.
3.4.8.4.21.5
Intercommunication Subsystem Controls
(T)EachIntercommunicationSubsystemstation,includinggroundcrew,shallhavethe
necessarycontrolsforindependentlyselectingequipmentformonitoring,adjustingvolumelevel
forthevariousequipment,hotmikecontrol,selectionofinterphonechannel,audioon/off,
adjustmentofthesignalleveltotheheadsetandgrowthcapabilityforLink16.
(TT3)Inadditiontotherequirementslistedabove,eachintercomSubsystemstation,including
groundcrew,shallhaveVOXcapability.
3.4.8.4.21.6
Intercommunication Subsystem Audio Intelligibility
(TT1) Audio transmissions shall be intelligible at all operational ambient noise levels. Modified
Rhyme Tests shall yield scores of not less than 91 percent when performed through the worst
case audio path (including speaker, transmitter, receiver, audio distribution, and listener) with
both speaker and listener in (a) a pink noise environment of 105 Decibel (dB) Sound Pressure
Level (SPL) and (b) an environment equivalent to worst case cockpit noise under normal
operating conditions.
3.4.8.5 TEMPEST
(T) The intent of National Communications Security Engineering Memorandum (NACSEM)
5112 (NONSTOP Evaluation Techniques) and KAG/TSEC (Compromising Emanations for
Crypto Equipment- HIJACK) shall apply to the ARH in regard to handling of classified data.
3.4.8.6 Visual Flight Rules/Instrument Flight Rules (VFR/IFR)
(TT1) The ARH shall operate day and night, in national and international airspace under FAA
and ICAO Visual and Instrument Flight Rules (VFR/IFR) in both the surface and oceanic Air
Traffic Control (ATC) environments. The ARH shall perform ground-based navigational aid
(NAVAID) non-precision and Category I precision instrument approaches as well as GPS nonprecision approaches with vertical guidance (including tactical VNAV).
(TT3) The ARH shall perform IFR enroute, terminal and approach navigation using GPS as the
primary navigation means and shall include the capability to conduct GPS Category I precision
instrument approaches.
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3.4.8.7 Navigation
Radio Navigation
(T) The radio navigation system shall include VHFOmnidirectionalRange(VOR).
(TT1) The radio navigation system shall include Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), and the
Marker Beacon and Instrument Landing System (ILS).
(TT2) The radio navigation system shall include Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) or
equivalent.
(T) The VHF capability shall have FM immunity and the marker beacon audio shall be applied
to the Intercommunication Subsystem (ICS).
3.4.8.7.1 Area Navigation (RNAV) Systems
(T) The ARH shall include a multi-sensor area navigation system that providespreciselocation
accuracyforintelligenceinformation,reportingaccuracy,quickresponsetochangesinmission,
precisetargethandoversforengagementoftargets.Theareanavigationsystemshallalso
supportVFR/IFRenroute,terminalandapproachflightoperations.
3.4.8.7.1.1 Sensors/Accuracy
(T) An Inertial Navigation System (INS) sensor shall be provided and shall perform to the
requirements of the inertial navigator in the Enhanced Embedded GPS/Inertial (EGI+). The
RNAV system with the INS sensor shall meet the civil requirements for INS use enroute.
(T) A GPS sensor shall be provided and shall perform to the requirements of the GPS navigator
in the EGI+ with anti-spoof and anti-jam capability. The RNAV system with the GPS sensor
shall meet at least the requirements for FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) C-115b and
applicable parts of other TSO, advisory circulars, and orders for GPS use en-route, terminal, nonprecision approach.
(T) The combined INS/GPS mode shall have navigational accuracy sufficient to meet required
target location accuracy as defined in the classified annex.
(T) The INS sensor shall accept position updates from geographical positions.
3.4.8.7.1.2 Flight Management
(T) The flight management system shall comply with all applicable civil requirements.
(T) Non-corruptible database requirements shall be complied with using National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) Digital Aeronautical Feature Information File (DAFIF) data.
3.4.8.7.2 GATM Compliance
(O) The system, including receivers, transmitters, and antennas, shall comply with GATM
Capstone Requirements Document Annex II as set forth in the US Army GATM ORD.
3.4.8.7.3 GPS IFR Requirement
(T) The GPS shall be IFR qualified to the Class B1 requirements IAW FAA TSO C-129a.
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3.4.8.7.4 Absolute Altitude

3.4.8.7.4.1 Accuracy
(TT1) The aircraft height above the nearest surface shall be provided within the lesser of +/- 3 ft.
or 2 percent of actual height above the surface to a maximum altitude of 1500 feet.
3.4.8.7.4.2 Drift Rate
(TT1) The short-term drift rate shall not exceed 2.0 ft within 15 min for altitudes from 0 to
200 feet.
3.4.8.8 Tactical Situational Awareness
3.4.8.8.1 Digital Map System
(T) The ARH shall include a digital, moving map overlaid with friendly/enemy force symbols
and tactical symbols IAW MIL-STD-2525B and control measures to ensure the crew is
continuously aware of the situation.
3.4.8.8.2 Digital Map Civil Capabilities
(TT1) The digital map system shall meet all applicable world wide civil requirements as the sole
means of meeting civil airspace map requirements. NGA electronic products equivalent to the
FAA approved NGA paper products shall be used as the source data.
3.4.8.8.3 Inputs
(T) The digital map system shall accept tactical data from the AMPS / JMPS, IDM, radio
communications, onboard sensor inputs, and by manual entry.
3.4.8.8.4 Latency
(TT1) The digital map system shall introduce no more than 0.5 seconds latency from AMPS,
IDM or manual entry to Situational Awareness data display.
3.4.8.9 Map Display
(T) The digital map shall be multi-color and the system shall provide real-time updates (20 hertz
minimum) of map position, orientation, and multiple-scale coverage ranging from optimum
display of detail for NOE flight up to large-area coverage for mission planning.
3.4.8.9.1 Capabilities
(T) The digital map shall display plan view in real time using in-flight crew selectable map sizes
and interface with both internal and external data.
(TT1) The digital map shall calculate inter-visibility to aid in en-route mission planning or threat
avoidance.
(O) The digital map shall display perspective view. The map database shall be integrated with
DTED underlying CADRG, CIB, and FFD providing the crew various map views with a terrain
elevation underlay. Pilot selectable combinations of the following features shall be
simultaneously possible: (a) heading up, North-up, or any pilot selected orientation; (b) aircraft
present position centered on the display or de-centered to bottom of display; (c) pilot-slewable or
selectable map position; (d) elevation contour lines and slope or elevation shading; (e) color
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contrasting of all terrain above and below the current flight altitude or a pilot selected altitude;
and (f) depiction of terrain covered during all sensor scans, including depiction of the terrain not
viewed.
3.4.8.9.2 Terrain and Feature Data
(T) The on-board digital map system shall use terrain and feature data provided by the
AMPS/JMPS.
3.4.8.9.3 Data Source
(T) The primary source map data bases and standards for the digital map shall be NGA products:
DTED Level 1 and 2, CADRG, CIB, DAFIF, and Foundation Feature Data (FFD) when
available.
3.4.8.9.3.1 Digital Map Products
(TT2)TheARHshallusestandarddigitalmapproductsfromaNationalSystemforGeospatial
Intelligence(NSGI)provider,toincludebutnotlimitedtotheNGA.
3.4.8.9.3.2 Compliancy
(TT3) ARH navigation data and digital maps shall be compliant with all COE and Network
Centric Enterprise Services (NCES) and geospatial information segments, including the
Commercial Joint Mapping Toolkit (C/JMTK).
3.4.8.9.4 Storage Capacity
(TT1) The on-board digital map data storage capacity shall accommodate the storage
requirements for the highest resolution digital product or digitized paper map product for a
coverage of 300 kilometers (km) x 300 km (162 nm x 162 nm) at 1:50,000 scale.
3.4.8.10 Command and Control (C2) Interface
3.4.8.10.1 Variable Message Format (VMF)
(T) The system shall provide a Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) that will permit the reception,
transmission and display of VMF C2 and Situational Awareness information.
3.4.8.10.2 VMF
(T) The system shall incorporate the VMF minimum implementation defined IAW MIL-STD6017, without degradation to the operation of the system. The IDM baseline shall be software
Version 8 and shall be updated as necessary to meet the requirements defined in the Software
Blocking paragraph.
3.4.8.10.3 TADIL-J
(O) The system shall incorporate the minimum implementation TADIL-J message set IAW MILSTD-6016 that provides awareness of the Joint fighter situation and target tracks.
3.4.8.10.4 Common Message Format
(O) The system shall incorporate the minimum implementation CMF-Binary message set that
permits reception of the enemy situation information broadcasted by the IBS.
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3.4.8.11 Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU)

3.4.8.11.1 Record Capability
(TT3) The CSMU shall record a minimum of the most recent 30 minutes of cockpit voice, and
aircraft performance data, and the last 13 hours of critical maintenance and diagnostic data.
3.4.8.11.2 Storage
(TT3) The voice, performance, maintenance, and diagnostic data shall be stored in crash
protected non-volatile memory during all flight environments.
3.4.8.11.3 Crashworthy
(TT3) The cockpit voice and data recorder shall be a crashworthy, fire hardened, tamper-proof
module.
3.4.8.11.4 System Parameters
(TT3) The CSMU shall record those system parameters necessary for playback to assist in
recreating the events in an accident investigation or flight safety review. Parameters shall be
approved by the Government.
3.4.8.11.5 Compatibility with US Army Safety Center
(TT3) The CSMU shall be compatible with the accident investigation equipment at the US Army
Safety Center.
3.4.8.12 DISR Compliance
(T) The ARH shall incorporate the applicable standards defined in the DISR for each ARH
subsystem/capability/function per DoD Memorandum Subject: Department of Defense
Information Technology Standards Registry Baseline Release 04-1.0, dated 15 July 2004. Note
the DISR replaces the DoD Joint Technical Architecture (JTA) and will incorporate the Army
JTA-Army (JTA-A).
3.4.8.13 Central Test Support Facility Certification
(T) The ARH weapon system shall be Army Tactical Internet certified by the Central Technical
Support Facility (CTSF) for intra-Army certification.
3.4.8.14 Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC) Certification
(T) The ARH weapon system shall be certified for joint interoperability by the JITC for Joint
interoperability in accordance with CJCSI 6212-01C.
3.4.8.15 Spectrum Management
(T) The ARH shall be Spectrum Certified for unrestricted use in accordance with AR 5-12.
3.4.9
Lethality
3.4.9.1 Employment
(TT1) The ARH shall provide for short and long-range engagement of moving and stationary
ground and air targets and provide the capability to aim weapons heads-up/eyes-out both day and
night.
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3.4.9.2 Air-to-Ground Missiles / Rockets

The missile/rocket targeting accuracy requirements are defined in classified annex.
3.4.9.2.1 Hellfire
(TT1) The ARH shall carry, control, and launch up to 4 Semi-Active Laser Hellfire Air-toGround Missiles.
3.4.9.2.2 Rockets
(T) The ARH shall carry, control, and launch up to fourteen (14), 2.75 inch folding fin aerial
rockets.
(O) The ARH shall carry, control, and launch up to thirty-eight (38), 2.75 inch folding fin aerial
rockets.
(T) The ARH shall mount two M260 7 shot rocket launchers.
(O) The ARH shall mount two M261 19 shot rocket launchers.
(TT2) The ARH shall be capable of setting the fuses and launching rockets with the MK66 mod
4 motor and the following warhead configurations:
M261 Multi Purpose Sub-Munition (MPSM) High Explosive (HE)
M276 MPSM Practice
M264 Smoke Red Phosphorus (RP)
M255A1 Flechette
M257 Illuminating flare
M278 Illuminating Flare
M278 Infrared Flare
M229 High Explosive (17 pound)
M151 High Explosive (10 pound)
WTU-1/B (practice)
M274 (practice) Smoke Signature
3.4.9.2.3 Armament Trajectory/Aircraft Clearance

(TT1) At least six (6) inches of clearance shall be maintained between the gun bullet trajectory
and all rotor disk positions and all other aircraft and stores surfaces. The clearance for guided
and unguided rocket/missiles shall be a five-degree half angle cone measured from the trajectory
of the outermost surface of the ordnance to the worst-case rotor plane or aircraft surface. All
armament trajectories shall account for worst-case position in the firing envelope and ordnance
dispersion.
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3.4.9.2.4 Armament /Aircraft Compatibility

(TT1) The ARH shall have the capability to launch/fire armament throughout the operational
flight envelope as long as the armament launch/firing inhibits are not exceeded. It shall have the
capability to prevent launch/firing when the armament safety and performance inhibits are
exceeded. Performance inhibits shall be capable of being overridden by the crew. The ARH shall
have safeguards to prevent inadvertent firing of armament. Armament launch/firing shall not
damage the aircraft, crew, onboard equipment, or adversely affect engine/transmission
performance.
3.4.9.2.5 Armament Boresight
(TT1) Armament boresight is required to meet the armament accuracy requirements defined in
the classified annex. Boresight shall be retained for 250 flight hours.
3.4.9.3 Self-Protection
(TT1) The ARH shall incorporate, when required by the mission, a .50 caliber machine gun or
7.62 mm machine gun. The ARH shall carry up to 500 rounds of ammunition for the .50 caliber
machine gun and 2,000 rounds for the 7.62 mm machine gun.
3.4.9.4 Weapons Mounting Station
(TT1) Weapons mounting stations shall be provided on the port and starboard sides of the
aircraft. As a minimum, each mounting station shall be capable of carrying and employing any
one of the following payloads:
(T) 2 x SAL Hellfire Missiles
(T) 7 x 2.75 inch folding fin rockets
(O) 19 x 2.75 inch folding fin rockets
(T) 1 x .50 caliber or 7.62mm machine gun
3.4.9.5 Emergency Release of Stores
(T) Within the limits of the stores jettison envelope, the system shall allow for positive
separation, and steadily increasing distance of the store from all components of the aircraft,
including inadvertent releases while hands on grip.
3.4.9.6 Arm/Rearm
(TT2) The ARH shall be armed/rearmed in no more than 30 minutes by a crew of 2.
3.4.9.7 Open Weapon System Architecture
(TT2) The ARH shall have an open weapons architecture that allows for incorporation of future
armament systems and munitions such as the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
(APKWS) and Joint Common Missile (JCM).
3.5 Survivability
(TT1) The ARH shall incorporate an integrated control and display for the ASE suite.
3.5.1
Radar Detection
(TT1) The ARH shall have a radar warning receiver that provides detection, angle of arrival, and
identification of radar threats.
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3.5.2
Infrared (IR)
3.5.2.1 IR Countermeasures
(T) The ARH shall have a X% probability of successfully surviving a SA-XX missile
engagement at a range of X meters by preventing successful lock-on or causing the missile to
miss.
(O) The ARH shall have a X% probability of successfully surviving all Band XX missile
engagements at a range of X minus meters by preventing successful lock-on or causing the
missile to miss.
3.5.2.2 IR Suppression
(O) The ARH shall have an infrared engine exhaust suppressor system.
3.5.3
Laser Detection
(TT1) The ARH shall have a laser detection system that provides detection of laser threats to the
flight crew.
3.5.4
Ballistic Protection
(TT1) The ARH shall have crew station seat and floor armor that provides crew protection
against impact from a single armor piercing incendiary (API) xxxx mm round as defined in the
classified annex.
(O) The ARH shall have crew station seat and floor armor that provides crew protection as well
as armor that provides protection for critical flight control systems and engine electronic controls
against impact from a single API xxxx mm round as defined in the classified annex.
3.5.5
Seats
(T) Crew seats requirements shall meet the FAR 27.562 Emergency Landing Dynamic
Conditions.
(TT3) Crew seats shall meet the requirements of JSSG-2010-7 or equivalent.
(T) Crew seats shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR, Part 27, Amendment 27-25, Section
27.562.
(TT3) Crew seats shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR, Part 27, Amendment 27-25, Section
27.562 for the target Army Aviator population.
(TT1) The seats shall include self extinguishing padding and covers. Seat cushions shall be
accounted for in the crashworthiness of the seat.
(TT1) The seat shall have a headrest that accommodates the target Army Aviator population with
the HGU-56P helmet. The headrest shall accommodate the night vision goggle battery pack.
(TT2) There shall be a positive method of guarding against equipment under the seat.
(TT2) This seat shall support the target Army Aviator population attired in all personnel and
protective gear to include the Air Warrior ensemble. A 5-point harness is acceptable and shall be
used with a minimum of an MA-16 inertia reel. The seat release mechanism shall allow
disconnect time in under 20 seconds. The release shall be of rotary type and shall be able to be
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operated with 1 finger. The release shall also work in every axis including full 180 degrees with
the weight of the crew member resting on it.
3.5.6
Airframe Crashworthiness
(TT2) The ultimate crash load factors of crew seats and seat installation, personnel restraint
systems, fuel tank, equipment items, or any other object which would result in personnel injury
in the event of a crash, shall be CFI.
3.5.7
Major Component Displacements
(T) Major components, such as the transmission, engine, and sensor assembly, shall not be
displaced into occupied space in the event of a crash.
3.5.8
Blade Strikes
(TT2) The helicopter shall make a survivable landing when the main rotor blade impacts a CFI
inch diameter hardwood branch at normal rotor speed or the tail rotor strikes a hardwood branch
of CFI inch diameter.
3.6
Environmental Conditions
3.6.1
Physical Environment
The ARH shall operate within the environmental conditions specified below.
3.6.1.1 Low Pressure (Altitude)
(TT1) The ARH and/or its equipment/components shall be able to withstand the storage/air
transport low pressure (altitude) conditions at altitudes to 50,000 feet above sea level as outlined
in MIL-STD-810F, Method 500.4, Procedure I. The ARH and/or its equipment/components shall
meet their individual performance requirements while exposed to the operational low pressure
(altitude) conditions at the altitudes to 20,000 feet as outline in MIL-STD-810F, Method 500.4,
Procedure II.
3.6.1.2 Temperature
3.6.1.2.1 Operating
(TT1) The ARH and/or its equipment/components shall meet their individual performance
requirements while exposed to high operational temperature conditions outlined in MIL-STD810F, Method 501.4, Procedure II with an upper limit of 122oF. The ARH and/or its
equipment/components shall meet their individual performance requirements while exposed to
low operational temperature conditions outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 502.4, Procedure II
with an lower limit of -40oF. Winterization kits may be used below -20oF.
(O) The ARH and/or its equipment/components shall meet their individual performance
requirements while exposed to high operational temperature conditions outlined in MIL-STD810F, Method 501.4, Procedure II with an upper limit of 140oF.
3.6.1.2.2 Non-Operating
(TT1) The ARH and/or its equipment/components shall be able to withstand the non-operating
high temperature conditions outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4, Procedure I with an
upper limit of +160oF without degradation in performance or mission readiness. The ARH
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and/or its equipment/components shall be able to withstand the non-operating low temperature
conditions outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 502.4, Procedure I with a lower limit of -65OF
without degradation in performance or mission readiness.
3.6.1.2.3 Temperature Shock
(TT1) The ARH and/or its equipment/components shall withstand the effects of movement to
and from heated storage, maintenance, or other enclosures or a heated cargo compartment with a
temperature range of +122oF to -40oF as outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 503.4, Procedure I.
(O) The ARH and/or its equipment/components shall withstand the effects of movement to and
from heated storage, maintenance, or other enclosures or a heated cargo compartment with a
temperature range of +140oF to -40oF as outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 503.4, Procedure I.
3.6.1.3 Rain
3.6.1.3.1 General Requirements
(TT1) The ARH and/or its external equipment/components shall meet their individual
performance requirements while exposed to the environmental conditions of rain and blowing
rain as outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4, Procedure I. Internal equipment/components
shall meet their individual performance requirements while exposed to the environmental
conditions of falling water as outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4, Procedure III.
3.6.1.3.2 Blades
(TT2) Main and tail rotor blades shall provide for erosion protection against a rainfall rate of 1
inch per hour for 6 hours. Raindrop sizes shall range from 0.5mm to 4.0mm with a median size
of 2.5 mm.
3.6.1.4 Icing/Freezing Rain
(TT1) The ARH and/or its external equipment/components shall meet their individual
performance requirements while exposed to the environmental conditions of icing/freezing rain
as outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 521.2, Procedure I.
3.6.1.5 Humidity
requirements while exposed to humid environmental conditions as outlined in MIL-STD-810F,
Method 507.4.
3.6.1.6 Fungus
requirements while exposed to the environmental conditions of fungus as outlined in MIL-STD810F, Method 508.5.
3.6.1.7 Salt Fog
(TT1) Salt fog shall not cause clogging or binding of mechanical components or assemblies,
electrical malfunctions, or corrosion that affects proper operation of structural integrity of the
aircraft when exposed to the salt fog environmental conditions as defined in MIL-STD-810F,
Method 509.4.
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3.6.1.8 Sand and Dust

3.6.1.8.1 General Requirements
requirements while exposed to the environmental conditions of sand and dust outlined in MILSTD-810F, Method 510.4, Procedures I and II.
3.6.1.8.2 Blades
(TT2) Both main and tail rotor blades shall withstand sand/dust erosion from 125 hours of
continuous exposure to the environment which exists when the aircraft is hovering at primary
mission gross weight and a 5 foot skid height above sand/dust consisting of crushed quartz with
the total particle size distribution as follows:
Quantity (percent by
weight finer than
size indicated)
100
98-99
93-97
82-86
46-50
18-22
3-7
Particle Size
(microns)
1,000
900
600
400
200
125
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3.6.1.9 Explosive Atmosphere

(TT1) All ARH equipment/components located in a potential fuel/air explosive atmosphere
environment, as outlined by MIL-STD-810F, Method 511.4, Procedure I, shall be capable of
meeting all operational requirements without causing ignition via electrical, hot spot, or other
means.
3.6.1.10 Shock
3.6.1.10.1 Functional Shock
(TT1) All ARH equipment/components shall meet their individual performance requirements
while exposed to the environmental conditions of functional shock as outlined in MIL-STD810F, Method 516.5, Procedure I.
3.6.1.10.2 Bench Handling Shock
(TT1) All ARH equipment/components shall meet their individual performance requirements
after exposure to the environmental conditions of bench handling shock as outlined in MIL-STD810F, Method 516.5, Procedure VI.
3.6.1.10.3 Crash Hazard Shock
(TT1) All ARH equipment/components determined to pose a crash hazard threat to the crew or
reduce airworthiness of the aircraft shall maintain structural integrity after exposure to the
environmental conditions of crash hazard shock as outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5,
Procedure V.
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3.6.1.11 Induced Vibration

(TT1) Subsystems, furnishings, and equipment shall be compatible with the air vehicle induced
vibration environment and the gunfire vibration environment. Vibration environments may be
defined using ADS-27 and MIL-STD-810 as guides.
3.6.1.12 Solar Radiation
(TT1) All ARH external equipment/components directly exposed to solar radiation or sunlight
sensitive internal components which may be exposed to sunlight for indefinite time periods shall
meet their individual performance requirements and shall be able to withstand exposure to the
environmental conditions of sunlight as outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 505.4, Procedure II.
3.6.1.13 Acceleration
(TT1) Through analysis, all ARH equipment/components, whose structural integrity could be
affected by exposure to inertia loads, shall withstand exposure to acceleration, deceleration and
envelope maneuvers as outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 513.5, Procedure I.
(TT1) Through analysis, all ARH equipment/components, whose performance could be affected
by exposure to inertia loads, shall meet their operational requirements while exposed to
acceleration, deceleration and envelope maneuvers as outlined in MIL-STD-810F, Method 513.5,
Procedure II.
3.6.2
Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E)
3.6.2.1 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

(T) All electrical/electronic equipment not previously installed on the ARH COTS configuration
shall meet the electromagnetic interference requirements as defined in MIL-STD-461 as
modified by ADS-37A-PRF, paragraph 3.2.
(TT3) The ARH shall comply with the requirements of STANAG 3516.
3.6.2.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
(T) The system shall not exhibit any EMC anomalies that would degrade flight critical, flight
essential, mission critical and/or mission essential functions that preclude mission success IAW
ADS 37A-PRF, paragraph 3.3.
3.6.2.3 Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV)
(T) The system shall meet the EMV requirements of ADS-37A-PRF, paragraph 3.4.
3.6.2.4 Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
(TT1) The design of the ARH shall provide the aircraft the capability to land safely after
exposure to the EMP environment as defined in ADS-37A-PRF paragraph 3.5.
3.6.2.5 Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO)
(T) The ARH shall meet the HERO requirements of ADS-37A-PRF, paragraph 3.6.1.
3.6.2.6 Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel (HERF)
(T) The ARH shall meet the HERF requirements of ADS-37A-PRF, paragraph 3.6.2.
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3.6.2.7 Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel (HERP)

(T) The ARH shall meet the HERP requirements of ADS-37A-PRF, paragraph 3.6.3.
3.6.2.8 Aircraft Discharge
(T) The ARH shall meet the aircraft discharge requirement of ADS-37A-PRF, paragraph 3.7.1.
3.6.2.9 Precipitation Static
(T) The ARH shall control static electricity (p-static) IAW ADS-37A-PRF, paragraph 3.7.2.
3.6.2.10 Personnel Handling of Ordnance
(T) The ARH and its ordnance shall meet the electrostatic discharge requirements of ADS-37APRF, paragraph 3.7.3. Handling procedures may be required to prevent electrostatic discharge
damage to equipment during maintenance.
(TT3) The ARH shall comply with the requirements of STANAG 3632
3.6.2.11 Lightning Protection
(TT1) The rotor blade shall withstand a 200,000 amp lightning strike without catastrophic
damage with attachment occurring at any part of the blade.
(TT3) The ARH shall survive the direct and indirect effects of a lightning strike and shall be
such that flight critical equipment allows a safe landing of the aircraft following a strike. The
lightning environment shall be defined as specified in RTCA/DO-160D and FAA AC 20-136,
tailored by ADS-37A-PRF, paragraph 3.8.
3.6.2.12 Electrical Bonding
(T) The ARH shall meet the electrical bonding requirements of MIL-STD-464, except that the
RF bonding of the electronics shall meet the 2.5 milliohm requirement of ADS 37A-PRF,
paragraph 3.10, or the RF bonding requirements specified in the component ICD.
3.6.2.13 Life Cycle E Hardness
(T) The ARH shall meet the Life Cycle E Hardness requirements of ADS-37A-PRF, paragraph
3.11.
3.7 Sustainability
The support system for the ARH shall consist of all technical manuals, hardware, support
equipment, software and documentation for each configuration required to sustain the ARH
aircraft for both war-time and peace-time. The ARH shall be capable of being supported under
the current Army logistical system.
3.7.1
Maintenance Concept
(T) The ARH shall be compatible with the Army Aviation three level maintenance infrastructure.
All components, systems, or subsystems developed uniquely for use on the ARH shall be
maintainable under the two level maintenance concept.
(O) The ARH shall achieve a two level (user level and depot level) maintenance concept.
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3.7.2
Computer Resources Support
(TT1) The ARH shall be supported by existing and/or planned common computer resources.
The ARH shall have an architecture that minimizes computer resource constraints (e.g. language,
computer, database, architecture or inoperability), unique interface requirements, documentation
needs or special software certification. The ARH shall provide the capability to digital transfer
logistics data from the aircraft to the current Army Standard Army Information Management
System (STAMIS) and future Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A) network. The
ARH and any maintenance instrumentation equipment shall be compatible with the Armys
automated logistics support system utilizing an electronic logbook. Interface and downloading
device(s) and procedures shall be provided. The ARH support system shall provide a capability
to update embedded air vehicle software at the Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance
Levels.
3.7.3
Packaging, Handling, Storage
(T) Containers shall be designed or modified as required to provide Level A protection as
specified in MIL-STD-2073-1.
3.7.4
Publications
(T) The support system shall include an Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) IAW
MIL-STD-40051 and MIL-STD-2361.
(TT1) Specific IETM functionality shall be in accordance with CDRL A075, Preparation of
Digital Technical Information for Multi-Output Presentation of Technical Manuals, and
associated Functionality Matrix and Frame-Based TM Requirements Matrix.
3.8 Reliability
This section specifies the ARH system-level reliability performance parameters required to
achieve mission success for the specified wartime operational mode summary / mission profile
(OMS / MP), Attachment 1. Reliability will be assessed analytically using the US Army
Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) approved Logistical/Operational Readiness
Impacts of Maintainability and Reliability Requirements (LORIMRR) program and through
demonstrations. The specified reliability performance parameters directly relate to either
operational effectiveness or impact operating and support cost. For reliability, all maintenance
actions are classified as scheduled or unscheduled. Scheduled maintenance actions include
preventive maintenance actions. Failures resulting in unscheduled maintenance actions are
categorized as: non-essential function failures (NEFF), essential function failures (EFF), and
System Aborts (SA).
3.8.1
Between
Function
(MTBEFF)
(TT1) The
achieve an
at least 3.5
MTBEFF is
Mean Time
Essential
Failure
ARH shall
MTBEFF of
hours. The
the average
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time between mission-essential functional failures. MEFF do not necessarily have to occur
during a mission; they merely must or could cause mission impact. MTBEFF is calculated as
follows:
MTBEFF = Operating Time / # EFFs
(O) The ARH shall achieve an MTBEFF of at least 4.5 hours.
3.8.2
Mean Time Between System Aborts (MTBSA).
(T) The ARH shall achieve a MTBSA of 10.0 hours. MTBSA is a measure of the ability of a
single ARH to complete a mission. A system abort includes those malfunctions causing the
termination of the mission prior to scheduled completion. MTBSA is calculated as follows:
MTBSA = Operating Time / # System Aborts
(O) The ARH shall achieve an MTBSA of 33.0 hours.
3.9 Maintainability
This section specifies the ARH system-level maintainability performance parameters required to
achieve mission success for the specified wartime Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile
OMS / MP. These parameters directly relate to either operational effectiveness or impact
operating and support cost. All maintainability performance is based upon an operational tempo
(OPTEMPO) of 80 flight hours per month per aircraft for 10 aircraft using an Administrative and
Logistical Downtime (ALDT) of 3.4 hours.
3.9.1
Direct Maintenance Man-Hour per Flight Hour (DMMH / FH).
(TT1) The ARH shall achieve a DMMH / FH of no more than 3.5 hours. This ratio reflects the
total maintenance manpower burden required in an operational environment to maintain the
system at the desired operational readiness levels. DMMH / FH is defined as the cumulative
number of direct man-hours of maintenance expended in direct labor during a given period of
time, divided by the cumulative number of flight hours during the same time period. DMMH /
FH includes on-aircraft unscheduled and scheduled maintenance. DMMH / FH are calculated as
follows:
DMMH / FH = direct maintenance man-hours expended / flight hours
(O) The ARH shall achieve a DMMH / FH of no more than 2.6 hours.
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3.9.2
Mean Time To Repair- Essential (MTTRe).
(TT1) The ARH shall achieve an MTTRe of 1.5 hours. MTTRe is used as an "on-system"
maintainability index and is not used for the off-system repair of replaced components. For a
particular interval, MTTRe is calculated as follows:
MTTRe = "on-system" Essential Maintenance Clock hours / # of EFFs
(O) The ARH shall achieve an MTTRe of 1.0 hours.
3.10 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR)
BDAR is rapid damage assessment and repair, bypassing or jury-rigging components, to restore
minimum essential capability to support a combat mission or enable self-recovery. Such enabling
repairs may be temporary or permanent, depending on the repair required. In many cases, they
may not restore full mission capability. BDAR determines damage and reparability, the assets
needed to make the repair, and where the repair should take place. BDAR includes any
expedient action that returns a damaged part or assembly to mission-capable or limited missioncapable condition within the BDAR time and duration performance parameters stated below.
3.10.1 BDAR Time
(TT2) BDAR component repair and line replaceable unit (LRU) replacement shall not exceed
3.0 hours 95% of the time.
3.10.2 BDAR Duration
(TT2) BDAR shall be durable for > 80 hours of operation.
3.11 Diagnostics
3.11.1 Detection and Isolation
(TT1) The ARH shall achieve a fault detection and isolation capability sufficient to meet the
MTTRe threshold requirement.
(O) The ARH shall achieve a fault detection and isolation capability sufficient to exceed the
MTTRe threshold requirement.
3.11.2 False Alarm Rate
(TT1) The ARH shall achieve a 10% false alarm rate.
(O) The ARH shall achieve a 5% false alarm rate.
3.12 Facilities
(TT1) The ARH shall not require any unique fixed facilities or shelters.
EXISTING HANGER FACILITIES
Utilities;
120 VAC, 3 Phase, 400 Hz, 157 AMPS
220/440 VAC, 3 phase 60 Hz
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28 VDC, 15 AMPS
120 PSI (compressed air)
3.13 Training
3.13.1 Integrated Training Program (ITP)
(T) The ARH shall have an ITP developed IAW the Systems Approach to Training (SAT)
process that supports individual and collective training, at the training institution, within live,
virtual, and constructive environments.
(O) The ARH shall have an ITP developed IAW the SAT process that supports individual and
collective training, at the training institution, within live, virtual, constructive, and embedded
training environments. The embedded training capabilities shall utilize the same tactical
hardware of the system while incorporating embedded training software.
3.13.2
Operational Training Engagement System
3.13.2.1 Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS)

(T) The ARH ITP shall provide individual, crew, team and functional operator training
interoperable with the Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS).
The TESS is a complete deployable Home Station Instrumentation (HSI). It consists of both air
and ground components to provide realistic multi-echelon training for gunnery, collective and
force-on-force training. The air component is designed to mount onto the aircraft and provide
training capability and feedback to the aircrew, as well as the company and battalion. The ground
component provides the capability for each battalion to create and train against an opposing force
(OPFOR) with full, Force-on-Force (FoF) shoot-back capability. It also provides the telemetry
to monitor the exercise in Real-time on color. It also provides the telemetry to monitor the
exercise in Real-time on color digital map generated by the Mobile Command and Control
(MCC) center that records the training events as they are occurring and then play them back for
After Action Review (AAR).
3.13.2.2 Embedded Instrumentation
(T) ARH shall have the capability to support the training systems planned for the National
Training Center (NTC), JRTC and the Combat Maneuver Training Center must be provided.
Embedded components (A-Kit) shall be used to the maximum extent practical.
3.14 MANPRINT General
(TT2) The ARH shall accommodate the 5th female through 95th male soldier in accordance with
NATICK TR 089-044 for critical body dimensions and strength characteristics, attired in all
personnel and protective clothing/equipment to include Air Warrior applicable to the full range of
flight maneuvers including full aft cyclic position, all crew mission functions, personnel
restraints, emergency egress, and maintenance and support functions.
(O) The ARH shall accommodate the Electronic Data Manager (EDM), ensuring that the EDM
can be worn on either leg without cyclic/collective interference during flight.
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3.14.1 Personnel
(T) The ARH shall not exceed personnel skill levels of OMS personnel requirements of the OH58D and the soldier characteristics identified in the Target Audience Description (TAD). The
number of ARH OMS personnel shall not exceed the number of OH-58D OMS personnel.
3.14.2 Human Factors Engineering
(TT1) Parts/component marking, interface, and required maintenance procedures shall be
designed to minimize error induced malfunction or failure. Accessibility of subsystem
assemblies for inspection, servicing, and maintenance shall be integrated with design to eliminate
or control safety hazards. All system requirements shall be met with the soldier-in-the-loop
while using appropriate combat gear and wearing protective clothing. Soldier/system interface
shall minimize the requirement for: (1) Separate, one time use, component securing and/or
locking devices, i.e., safety wire, lock(ing) tabs, and cotter pins; (2) The use of special tools and
peculiar ground support equipment; (3)Components that can be installed incorrectly, i.e.,
backward, upside down, reversed, or wrong location; (4) Close-proximity connections which are
interchangeable; (5) The removal of serviceable components to gain access to failed components;
(6) The use of torque measuring devices.
3.14.3 Soldier Survivability
(TT1) The ARH weapon system shall increase the probability of Operator, Maintainer, and
Support (OMS) personnel survivability in all operational scenarios when compared to the current
OH-58D fleet.
3.14.4 System Safety
(T) All lasers shall be in accordance with Title 21, Part 1040 (21 CFR 1040), Performance
Standards for Light-Emitting Products, and American National Standards Institute Z136.1-2000,
Safe Use of Lasers (ANSI Z136.1-2000), unless a written exemption has been provided to the
contractor by the Government. All exemption requests shall specify which provisions of 21 CFR
1040 and ANSI Z136.1-2000 are to be waived and the alternative hazard controls which will be
applied. Microwave and radio frequency emissions shall comply with Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers C95.1- 1999, (IEEE C95.1- 1999), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz, in
areas of the aircraft which are accessible during flight and external areas in which personnel may
be present during on-ground system(s) operation..
3.15 Transportability
3.15.1 Embark Operations
(T) The ARH shall have the ability to embark on a C130 in 15 minutes or less with no special
equipment and a crew of 4. Embark operations shall be defined as disassembly, preparation,
loading, tie-down and all removed components secured, and load-out support and soldier
equipment, onboard the cargo aircraft.
(TT1) The ARH shall have the ability to embark on a C5, or C17, in 15 minutes or less with no
special equipment and a crew of 4.
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3.15.2
Debark Operations
(T) The ARH shall have the ability to debark from a C130 in 15 minutes or less with no special
equipment and a crew of 4. Debark operations include: unsecuring, off-loading, reassembling,
refueling, rearming, and startup to the configuration defined in the Standard Armed
Reconnaissance Gross Weight paragraph of this specification. No test flight shall be required.
(TT1) The ARH shall have the ability to debark from a C5, or C17, in 15 minutes or less with no
special equipment and a crew of 4.
3.15.3 Intra-Theatre Transportability
(T) The ARH shall be transportable with two (2) per C130.
(O) The ARH shall be transportable with three (3) aircraft per C130.
3.15.4 Strategic Transportability
(TT1) The ARH shall be transportable with 8 aircraft per C17.
(TT1) The ARH shall be transportable with 16 aircraft per C5.
(O) The ARH shall be transportable with a minimum of 10 aircraft per C17.
(O) The ARH shall be transportable with a minimum of 20 aircraft per C5.
3.16 Other Transportability Requirements
(TT1) The ARH shall be transportable by naval ships such as light assault ship helicopter
(LASH) lighter ships; Seabee barge/ships, roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ships, seatrain ships, and fast
sealift ship (FSS). ARH shall be capable of incorporating military standard lifting and tie down
provisions.
(TT1) ARH shall be ground transportable by commercial semi-trailer or military NH-72 semitrailer and US Army family of transport vehicles. The ARH shall meet US and North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) highway limits. Transport of ARH aircraft must be accomplished
without system damage or degradation in system performance.
3.17 Recovery
(TT1) The ARH shall have an interface for rapid aerial recovery by CH-47 and UH-60 utilizing
the Unit Maintenance Aerial Recovery Kit (UMARK).
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Verification
4.1
Requirements Verification
The verification methods shall be contractor provided and Government approved. The
requirements shall be verified as in the verification matrix with content as shown in Table III.
Table III
Sample Requirements Verification Matrix
Requirement
Verification
(Section 3.0)
(Section 4)
Verification Method
Verification Level
3.2.1
4.2.1
See methods below
System, assembly, LRU,

component, etc.
3.2.1.1
4.2.1.1
See methods below

component, etc.
3.2.1.2
4.2.1.2
See methods below

component, etc
4.2
Verification Methods
Verification Methods are as follows:
a) Demonstration. Demonstration shall consist of a functional verification in which the
observation of events is the predominant vehicle. Measurements are not usually required.
When appropriate, it includes the actual exercise of software along with appropriate
drivers, simulators, or integrated hardware to verify that requirements have been satisfied.
b) Inspection. Inspection shall consist of visual examination, physical manipulation, or
measurement (as applicable) of documentation, hardware, or software to verify that
requirements have been satisfied.
c) Analysis. Analysis shall consist of the examination of applicable attributes of the
existing documentation, hardware, software, and recorded data to verify that
requirements have been satisfied. Analysis includes verification by investigation,
mathematical analysis, and sampling the collection of measured data and observing test
results with calculated, expected values to establish conformance with stated
requirements.
d) Test. Test shall consist of the collection of analysis of data obtained from the actual
exercise of hardware and/or software in either a controlled or an operational environment
as appropriate. Actual input stimuli and/or stimuli obtained from drivers or simulators
are employed as deemed appropriate. Comparison of the tested characteristics with
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performance and operational requirements is the usual means employed to verify that
requirements have been satisfied.
e) Simulation. Simulation includes verification through the use of mathematical models
incorporated into a simulation which replicates the following: the operation or
performance of the equipment being evaluated; the threat which the equipment must
operate against; the environment in which the equipment must operate; and combinations
of the equipment, threat, and environmental simulators.
f) Similarity. Similarity shall consist of verification requirements that are previously
satisfied through other programs.
5 Packaging
For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract or
order. When actual packing of material is to be performed by DoD personnel, these personnel
need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite packaging requirements.
Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Point's packaging activity
within the Military DoD Agency, or within the Military Department's System Command.
Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department's or Defense
Agency's automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible
packaging activity.
6 Notes
This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful but not
mandatory.
6.1 Change in Design Envelope and Usage Spectrum
Any change in baseline Design Cruise Altitude, Maximum Altitude, Landing Speed, Landing
Conditions, Operational Environments, and Usage Spectrum will change the loads that the
aircraft experiences. The Design Envelope and Usage Spectrum are the baseline from which
loads are developed. Any alteration in these will affect the original certification. The increase in
altitude pressure loads may affect the certification and result in additional requirements for fullscale pressure load tests. Any change to the baseline aircraft Usage Spectrum may affect the
engine certification and require additional analysis or testing to determine the impact to engine
life. Increased SHP extraction may impact the qualification of the engine and the gearbox.
Airworthiness Approval
6.1.1
U.S. Army Qualified Aircraft
Airworthiness for an existing U.S. Army aircraft will be based on a currently issued
Airworthiness Release (AWR), an Interim Statement of Airworthiness Qualification (ISAQ) or a
Statement of Airworthiness Qualification (SAQ). All modifications impacting airworthiness will
subject the aircraft system, subsystem or allied equipment to re-qualification. An AWR, ISAQ or
SAQ is required for all modifications impacting airworthiness of Army aircraft for which
AMCOM has engineering cognizance. Airworthiness approval is based on technical data
requirements established by AMCOM.
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6.1.2
Other Aircraft
Airworthiness approval for other aircraft will come from recognized airworthiness authorities
(the FAA, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, or a foreign authority whose airworthiness
approval has been accepted by a U.S. agency). The appropriate airworthiness authority is the
one exercising engineering cognizance over the aircraft system for which the airworthiness
approval is granted. This approval will result from a demonstrated capability to function
satisfactorily when used within the prescribed limits and be in the form of any technical
document that provides operating instructions and limitations necessary for safe operation and
flight of an aircraft system, subsystem, or allied equipment. Modifications to other aircraft
(system, subsystem, or allied equipment) will require an airworthiness assessment. Based on this
assessment, a determination will be made by AMCOM of the extent of airworthiness
qualification and appropriate documentation required for in-flight operation.
6.2 Commonality
Contractor should maximize commonality with existing Army Aviation assets in selecting
components. Maximized commonality will lead to reduced recurring hardware costs, reduced
field support costs, and reduced schedule impacts.
6.3 Information Exchange Requirements
The Net Ready KPP has replaced the IER-based Interoperability KPP; however, IERs are still an
important part of the overall DoD plan for Net-Centric warfare. IERs are now the Operational
View (OV)-3 which is one of the many required operational architecture views that the Attack /
Recon TSM is responsible for. The ARH OV-3 is available for informational purposes on the
ARH website.
6.4 Air Warrior Configurations
(1)The following mission equipment configuration information is provided as Air Warrior (AW)
anthropometric data for helicopter seat compatibility:
(a) Basic ensemble - The core worn clothing and mission equipment to include boots, socks,
undergarments, aircrew battle dress uniform,HGU-56P helmet, first aid kit, survival kit,
gloves, and survival vest. Total weight is 25 pounds.
(b) Basic ensemble, hot environment - Add a microclimatic cooling garment to the basic
ensemble which can keep the aviator cool in extreme hot environments or when wearing
NBC protective gear. Total weight is 27 pounds.
(c) Basic ensemble, hot environment, over water - Add an air bottle, water protection gear,
and a backpack life raft. Total weight is 43 pounds.
(d) Basic ensemble, cold environment, over water - Add cold weather protection clothing.
Total weight is 50 pounds.
(e) Basic ensemble, combat - Add soft and hard body armor to pilot/copilot, front only, add
9mm weapon, ammunition, and holster. Total weight is 44 pounds.
(f) Basic ensemble, cold environment, over water, combat, chemical/biological protective
gear - Add chemical protective undergarment, M45 Mask and blower, over-boots,
decontamination kit. Total weight is 82 pounds.
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(2) The AW ensemble places the over water kit in the backpack. The backpack replaces the
seats rear cushion and permits the same occupant seat position as when the cushion is installed.
The dimensions of the over water gear carrier (OWGC) are: 20" tall, 13" wide, with side
pouches for the HEEDs bottle and gear pouch which increase width to 18 inches maximum. The
OWGC does not exceed 2.5 inches in thickness.
(3) Placement for the attachment of the microclimatic cooling umbilical control block must be
considered. The placement is to be at the aviators right hip.
(4) The following Air Warrior documents are available on the Government ARH Website:
(a) AVNS-PRF-10173, Performance Specification Item Specification for the
Microclimate Cooling Unit (MCU) and Control/By-Pass Assembly (CBA)
(b) Interface Design Description (IDD), Microclimate Cooling Unit for Air Warrior
(5) As a minimum, the MCU A kit must be installed and included in the computation of the
Standard Armed Reconnaissance Mission Configuration weight.
6.5 Fuel Quantity Gauging
MIL-G-7940, Class 2, may be used as a guide for the main fuel tank(s), as well as any internal or
external auxiliary fuel tanks (if required), and total fuel.
6.6 Acronyms and Abbreviations
A2C2S
Army Airborne Command and Control System
ADI
Attitude Direction Indicator
AGL
Above Ground Level
AIMS
Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System Identification Friend or Foe Mark XII Systems
ALDT
Administrative and Logistical Downtime
AMCOM
Aviation and Missile Command
AMPS
Aviation Mission Planning System
API
Armor Piercing Incendiary
APKWS
Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
ARH
Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter
ASE
Aircraft Survivability Equipment
ATC
Air Traffic Control
ATCRBS
Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System
ATR
Aided Target Recognition
AW
Air Warrior
AWACS
Airborne Warning and Control System
AWR
Airworthiness Release
BDAR
Battle Damage Assessment and Repair
BFT
Blue Force Tracking
BIT
Built in Test
BLOS
Beyond Line of Sight
C/JMTK
Commercial Joint Mapping Toolkit
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C2
CASS
CFI
CMF-B
CSI
CSMU
CSVD
CTSF
CVR
DAFIF
DAMA
DCGS-A
DISR
DME
DMMH /
FH
DoD
DTS
E3
EFF
EGI
EMP
EMV
EOCCM
EPLRS
ESIP
FAA
FBCB2
FCS
FD/FI
FLIR
FOD
FOR
FOV
FSCS
GATM
GCSS-A
GIG
GPS
GOTS
HE
Command and Control

Common Avionics Architecture System
Contractor Furnished Information
Common Message Format - Binary
Critical Safety Item
Crash Survivable Memory Unit
Continuously Variable Slope Delta-Modulation
Central Technical Support Facility
Cockpit Voice Recorder
Digital Aeronautical Feature Information File
Demand Assigned Multiple Access
Distributed Common Ground Station-Army
Defense Information Technology Standards Registry
Distance Measuring Equipment
Direct Maintenance Man-Hour / Flight Hour
Department of Defense
Data Transfer System
Electromagnetic Environmental Effects
Essential Function Failures
Enhanced GPS Inertial Navigation System
Electromagnetic Pulse
Electromagnetic Vulnerability
Electro-optical Counter Counter Measures
Enhanced Position Location Reporting System
Enhanced System Improvement Program
Federal Aviation Administration
Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below
Future Combat System
Fault Detection / Fault Isolation
Forward Looking Infrared
Foreign Object Debris
Field of Regard
Field of View
Flight Safety Critical Software
Global Air Traffic Management
Global Combat Support System-Army (replaces ULLS-A)
Global Information Grid
Global Positioning System
Government Off The Shelf
High Explosive
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HERF
HERO
HERP
HOGE
HSI
IAW
IB
IBS
ICAO
ICS
ID
IDM
IER
IFF
IFR
ILS
IMC
IPF
IR
IRP
ISAQ
ITP
JCM
JITC
JMPS
JRTC
JSSG
JSTARS
JTRS
Kbps
KIP
km
KPP
kts
KTAS
LASH
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel

Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel
Hover Out of Ground Effect
Horizontal Situation Indicator
In Accordance With
International Bureau
Integrated Broadcast Services
International Civil Aviation Organization
Intercommunication Subsystem
Identification
Improved Data Modem
Information Exchange Requirements
Identification Friend-or-Foe
Instrument Flight Rules
Integrated Logistics Support
Instrument Meteorological Conditions
Interference Protection Feature
Infrared
Intermediate Rated Power
Interim Statement of Airworthiness Qualification
Integrated Training Program
Joint Common Missile
Joint Interoperability Test Command
Joint Mission Planning System
Joint Readiness Training Center
Joint Service Specification Guide
Joint Service and Target Attack Radar System
Joint Tactical Radio System
Kilobit per Second
Key Interface Points
Kilometer
Key Performance Parameters
Knots
Knots True Airspeed
Light Assault Ship Helicopter
LHA
LHD
LLCTV
Landing Helicopter Assault

Landing Helicopter Dock
Low-Light Color Television
Logistical / Operational Readiness Impacts of Maintainability and Reliability
Requirements
LORIMRR
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LOS
LPC
LRF/D
LRU
LST
MCP
MELPe
MEP
MFD
MHz
MIL-STD
MPSM
MRE
MTBEFF
MTBSA
MTBR
MTBRRDR
NACSEM
NATO
NCOW-RM
NDI
NDL
NEFF
NFOV
NGA
NIAP
NITFS
NSA
nm
NOE
NSN
NTC
NVIS
(O)
OEI
OMS
OMS / MP
OPTEMPO
ORD
OTS
PCMCIA
Line-of-Sight
Linear Predictive Coding
Laser Rangefinder / Designator
Line Replaceable Unit
Laser Spot Tracker
Maximum Continuous Power
Mixed Excitation Linear Predictive
Mission Equipment Package
Multifunctional Display
Megahertz
Military Standard
Multi Purpose Sub-Munition
Meals ready-to-eat
Mean Time Between Essential Function Failure
Mean Time Between System Aborts
Mean-Time-Between-Removal
Mean-Time-Between-Removal-Requiring-Depot Return
National Communications Security Engineering Memorandum
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Net Centric Operations and Warfare-Reference Model
Nondevelopmental Item
Network Data Link
Non-Essential Function Failures
Narrow Field of View
National Geospatial - Intelligence Agency
National Information Assurance Partnership
National Imagery Transmission Format Standard
National Security Agency
Nautical Miles
Nap of the Earth
National Stock Number
National Training Center
Night Vision Imaging System
Objective
One Engine Inoperative
Operator, Maintainer, and Support
Operational Mode Summary / Mission Profile
Operational Tempo
Operational Requirements Document
Off The Shelf
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
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PIM
PRF
PVI
RORO
RP
SA
SAQ
SAT
SATCOM
SAWE
SINCGARS
SRW
STAMIS
(T)
TACAN
TAD
TADIL-J
TASS
TB
TCDL
TRADOC
TSR
TV-1
UAV
UMARK
US
Vbe
Vbr
VFR
VHF-AM
VHF-FM
VMF
VOR
VSI
WFOV
WNW
Pulse Interval Modulation

Pulse Repetition Frequency
Pilot Vehicle Interface
Roll-on / Roll-off
Recommended Practices
Supportability Analysis
Statement of Airworthiness Qualification
System Approach to Training
Satellite Communications
Society of Allied Weight Engineers
Single-Channel Ground Borne Radio System
Solider Radio Waveform
Standard Army Information Management System
Threshold
Tactical Air Navigation
Target Audience Description
Tactical Digital Information Link-Joint
Target Acquisition Sensor Suite
Technical Bulletin
Tactical Common Data Link
Training and Doctrine Command
Time Slot Reallocation
Technical View-1
Unmanned Air Vehicle
Unit Maintenance Aerial Recovery Kit
United States
Best Endurance Airspeed
Best Range Airspeed
Visual Flight Rules
Very High Frequency - Amplitude Modulation
Very High Frequency - Frequency Modulation
Variable Message Format
VHF Omni-directional Range
Vertical Speed Indicator
Wide Field of View
Wideband Networking Waveform
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Attachment 5

2.2 Government Documents....................................................................................................15

3.1 General Requirements.......................................................................................................20

3.3.5.4 Overrunning Clutches..........................................................................................38

3.4.1.2 Flight Crewmember Station Controls................................................................44

3.4.7.4 TASS Startup Timeline........................................................................................50

3.4.8.4.12.2 Joint Service Interoperability.................................................................61

Weapons Mounting Station.................................................................................71

Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO).........................77

Other Transportability Requirements..........................................................................83

6.1 Change in Design Envelope and Usage Spectrum..........................................................85

Information Exchange Requirements..............................................................................86

Air Warrior Configurations..............................................................................................86

Fuel Quantity Gauging......................................................................................................87

Acronyms and Abbreviations...........................................................................................87

Tank, Fuel, Crash-Resistant, Ballistic-Tolerant, Aircraft

Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5

Turbine Fuels, Aviation, Kerosene Types, NATO F-34

Extinguisher, Fire, Vaporizing Liquid, CF#BR, 2 3/4

Filter and Filter elements, Fluid Pressure, Hydraulic,

Lighting Equipment, Aircraft, General Specification for

Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base,

Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base

Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon

Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant; Low Temperature,

Identification Markings of U.S. Military Property

Interoperability Standard for Access to 5-Khz and 25-Khz

Interoperability Standard for UHF SATCOM DAMA

Interoperability Standard for Multiple-Access 5-Khz and

Interoperability and Performance Standard for the Data

Interoperability UHF MILSATCOM DAMA Control

Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic

Aircraft Electrical Power Characteristics

Safety Design Requirements for Military Lasers and

Aircraft Display Symbology

DOD Standard Practice for Military Packaging

Interface Standard, Digital Publications Development

Common Warfighting Symbology

Analog-to-Digital Conversion of Voice by 2,400

Lighting, Aircraft, Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS)

Interoperability Standard for the Joint Range Extension

Tactical Data Link (TDL) 16 Message Standard

Variable Message Format (VMF)

Aircraft Electric Power Characteristics

Department of Defense Test Method Standard for Notice

Preparation of Digital Technical Information for

Tie-Downs, Airframe Design, Requirements for

Copies of these documents are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or

Protection of Aircraft Electrical/Electronic Systems

Requirements for Rotorcraft Vibration Specifications,

Handling Qualities Requirements for Military Rotorcraft

Electromagnetic Effects (E3) Performance and

Rotorcraft Propulsion Performance and Qualification

Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base; Aircraft, Missile, and

Army Management of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft

Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines

Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products

Lubricating Oil, Helicopter Transmission System,

Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for

Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and

Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Air

Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic