Program Plan

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42nd Annual NDIA Targets, UAVs and Range
Operations Symposium Exhibition 17 November,
2004
Presented by Ken Braucksick MA-31 Program
Manager
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MA-31 Target Vehicle OVERVIEW

• Converted Russian Kh-31 Anti-ship missile (NATO
  AS-17 Krypton)
• Currently Air launched from F-4
• Launch Kit Implementation on F-16 in progress

• Typical Anti-ship missile profile Mach 2.5 at
  20 feet sea-skimming
• Typical Anti Radiation Missile (ARM) profile Mach
  3.5 at 48,000 feet

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Russian Kh-31 Supersonic Air-Surface Missile
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9. Booster 10. Pneumatic Power Pack 11. Control
Actuator 12. Ramjet Engine Sustainer
1. Passive Radar Homing Head 2. High Explosive
Warhead 3. Automatic Unit 4. Power Pack
5. Battery 6. Autopilot 7. Fuel-Control
Unit 8. Fuel Tank
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1. Active Radar Homing Head 2. Radio
Altimeter 3. Penetrating Warhead
MIG-27M
Su-24M
Su-27M
MIG-29M
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MA-31 Air Vehicle
185.04 in. (4,700 mm)
43.39 in. (1,102 mm)
14.17 in. (360 mm) Dia
30.67 In. (779 mm) Approx.
Booster Safety Lanyard
Launch Lugs
Umbilical Connection
Control Fins(Titanium)
Compartment-2 Access Door
Nominal Airframe Characteristics
Length Body Diameter Weight - Launch -
Booster Burnout - Ramjet Ignition - Ramjet
Fuel Depletion
185.0 in. (4,700 mm) 14.2 in. (360 mm) 1307
lb (593 kg) 1045 lb (474 kg) 952 lb (432 kg)
835 lb (379 kg)
Ejectable Inlet Covers
Wire Tunnels - Phenolic
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Nothing Else, Not in the US,France, or Wherever
Has Demonstrated

• Sea Skimming at Mach 2.7
• 15G Multi-Axis Maneuvers While Sea Skimming
• ARM FlightProfiles
• High AltitudeCruise atMach 3.5
• Low
• SupersonicSignature
• Threats A, B,
• C Replication

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F-4 Flight Test Operations
1996 2003 13 of 13 successful
separations from F-4 (QF-4, F-4D) 3 of 13
post-launch failures 2 Russian power supply /
fuel control 1 U.S. hardware - URAP
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Typical Sea Skimming Profiles
Note Actual customer profiles can be customized
and multi-axis maneuvers may be added as desired
up to 20gs.
Launch 1,000 ft, Mach 0.8
Fuel Out
Splash
Sea Skim 5 m, Mach 2.5
Range (nm) 0 Time (sec) 0
4 12
13 30
20 72
Low Altitude Launch
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Typical ARM Profile
Note Actual customer profiles may vary.
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Presentation FlexibilityPrecision Guidance
GPS
Post Boost GPS Acquisition
GPS Receiver Antenna
Moving Aimpoint Receiver Antenna
Aimpoint GPS Receiver Antenna
Aimpoint Moving GPS Location Transmitter

• Universal Replacement Autopilot (URAP) derived
  from JDAM GCU (85K units delivered to date)
• Provides improved endpoint accuracy
• Self defense/close-in testing
• Smaller safety corridor
• Provides waypoint guidance
• Precise control of flight path
• Enables tracking of a moving endpoint
• Maintains Position relative to shooter
• Provides precise control of maneuver levels and
  onset rates Max. threat replication!
• Incorporates delayed boost ignition capability

Moving Aimpoint/GPS Location Updates
Transmitter Antenna
Mobile Sea Target (MST)
SDTS
HIT!
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Summary

• MA-31 has already demonstrated
• Unparalleled performance / threat replication
• The best reliability of any SSST in the last 4
  decades
• Exceptional presentation versatility
• Exceptional cost effectiveness

MA-31 Represents THE Best Value for the USN
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