Cruiser Conversion

Large combat vessel with multiple target response capability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Objective: Air Dominance   Gun Weapon System Upgrades Maritime Force Protection USW Upgrades Service Life Extension Upgrades			Cruiser Modernization Requirement:• Introduction of critical new war fighting capability at much lower cost than new construction Reduce combat system and computer program maintenance costs through baseline commonality and consolidation Provide COTS computing architecture as a first step to open architecture Consolidate multiple shipyard periods into one major availability (reduces operational schedule impact) Increase relevant service life to 35+ years Supported by CFFC/CNSF
Mission System Upgrades: BMC4I - CEC SGS A/C (B/L 2) CDLMS (B/L 2) AIR DOMINANCE - 7 PH 1C computer program COTS computing plant Radar and Display upgrades VLS Mods FORCE PROTECTION - ESSM CIWS BLK 1B SPQ-9B (ASMD) SARTIS SQQ-89A(V)15 (B/L 3 and 4) GUN WEAPON SYSTEM - Upgrade and Overhaul 5”54 Guns MK-160 GCS OSS SERVICE LIFE - All Electric Mods Smart Ship Upgrades HM&E upgrades			Plans: 22 AEGIS Cruisers planned OMN/OPN/WPN Funds 52 week availability First ship: Baseline 4 First ship designation: CG 71 First installation: Begin in FY06/Complete in FY07

                                     

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