Aging Weapon System Readiness
As the shape of the modern battlefield has evolved over the past decade, military technology has kept pace to provide today's warfighting efforts with unparalleled capabilities. However, even as technology has evolved, aging weapon systems such as the A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircrafts have actually provided the foundation for prosecuting recent conflicts. Reduced defense budgets, increased demand, and exceptional capabilities have caused the role of these weapon systems to remain at the core of the nation's modern capability to wage war.
The Thunderbolt II is designed specifically for close air support of ground forces. It's survivable twin-engine design can be used against all ground targets, but is especially lethal to enemy tanks and other armored vehicles. In Operation Desert Storm, the A-10 had a mission capable rate of 95.7% and flew 8,100 sorties.
The Fighting Falcon is designed as a compact fighter aircraft, is highly maneuverable, and as a result is effective in both air-to-air and air-to-surface attack. In air combat mode, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential hostile aircraft.
TopVue technology and services are utilized within the Mature and Proven Aircraft Directorate (MAPA) at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), Ogden, Utah, for which they provide a central repository for program visibility, engineering, and maintenance depot planning. In addition to the A-10, this directorate services the T-38 and 23 other types of aircraft.
Also at HAFB, the F-16 System Program Office utilizes TopVue technology and services for sustainment support, depot planning, and induction scheduling.
TopVue solutions are well-suited for all types of aging weapon systems. For any system, TopVue enables managing hardware and software baselines per system serial number, impact assessment and incorporation of engineering technical orders, modification costing, maintenance depot induction scheduling, and legacy data system integration.
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