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The Renorming of Airpower: The F-35 Arrives into the Combat Force
The shift is from externally provided C5ISR into C5ISR-D for decision into the cockpit. This is the revolutionary
step function that breaks the linear progression of previous Generations.
The “Z” axis in which the F-35 is the prototype is the first “C5ISR –D (for decision) cockpit.
A design focus of F-35 is the cockpit, and helmet displays of trusted fused integrated systems. Enabled with
that technology the pilot can also be a distributed information decision-maker.
The Fusion Engine
This is the Z axis in action and the enabler is the trusted “fusion engine.”
Definitions:
Multi-Function Array (MFA) or the AESA Radar
Distributed Aperture System (DAS)
Electrical Optical Targeting System (EOTS)
Electronic Warfare System.
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