A modern “glass” flight deck can be achieved through leveraging the CDU material solution developed for the ANG F-16 aircraft. Implementing this technology in will increase mission capability and training effectiveness rates with higher equipment reliability, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced safety. Updated avionics will address CNS/ATM mandates when new regulations come into effect, increase operational effectiveness and efficiency by opening up airspace that requires more stringent navigational requirements. In addition, a glass cockpit will reduce crew workload due to the ability to present a consolidated situational awareness picture. This additional processing capacity provides pilots with the ability to insert mission planning data pre-mission, while opening low cost pathways for the integration of new capabilities without the costly and time consuming process of changing the aircraft OFP software. Pilot selectable display options will provide electronic instrument flight displays (attitude, performance, and navigation) when required. The Night Vision Instrument System (NVIS) lighting compatibility included with the CDU will ensure compliance with AFI 11-2C130 V3/MIL-STD-3009 and increase capability/sustainability to operate safely in night environments. NVIS upgrades are required immediately prior to CNS/ATM upgrades.

2. Source of Need. CAF 301-01-B, F-16C/D Block 25/30/32 MSIP ORD, 15 Dec 2004; ARC 2012 WEPTAC Critical Requirement. Combatant Commander’s Urgent Operational Need dated 26 Sep 2008; ARC 2014 WEPTAC Critical Requirement.

3. Impact If Not Funded. Pilots will remain unable to transfer imagery with ground controllers, exploit the improved image quality of next generation avionics in order to increase situational awareness, and rapidly integrate emerging technologies, degrading their ability to effectively execute all missions.