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BDF51198.PPTH-1 11-20-00Copyright 1999

Bell Eagle Eye TiltRotor UAV System

November 2000


Topics

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• VTOL Demonstration Program– Demonstration System– Performance Results

• VTUAV Capabilities– Mission– Program Schedule – System Characteristics

• Summary


VTOL Demonstration Program

• Direction to ASN (R&D)*- Conduct competitive VTOL land-based demonstration- Option for sea-based flight demonstration- Existing UAVs for flight testing- Target Navy TUAV performance objectives

200km range with 3 hrs on stationTarget location error <100m with EO/IR payloadAuto launch / recovery with CARS integrationEMI / Corrosion protectionHeavy fuel engine (special consideration)

- Option for compatibility with the Tactical Control System

• Estimated Schedule- RFP: October 1997

- Contract award: December 1997- Demonstration period: January - June 1998 (land based)- July 1998 - May 2000 (autoland)

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MANUAL, LAND-BASED DEMONSTRATION

AUTOMATIC LANDING LAND AND SEA-BASED DEMO OPTION

* As published in DARO memo dated 3 Mar ‘97, Subject: Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Competitive Demonstration


GCS Overview

Diagnostic Tools / Data Recorder

Payload Display

Dual Battery Backup (30 minutes)

TCS Compatible PC Based System

Manual Flight Control Box

HighResolution Man-Machine Interface

Dual Redundant Real Time Processor w/Displays

Video Expansion Unit Digital Bit SynchronizationEncoded Flight Termination System


Navigation Display

GlideslopeLocalizer with stabilized touchdown point

Health monitoring/ flight instruments

Relative Inertial velocity controller / indicator

Status and warnings


Navigation Display

Point & Click Waypoint Designator

Off-the-shelf, High Resolution Digitized Display

Mouse Tracks (if Desired)

Instant Position Readout

Moving Symbol with Heading / Bearing Indicator

Key Navigation Parameters


Quick ReleaseComposite Rotor Blades

Foldable,RemovableNose & TailSections

Simple,Low CostCompositeFuselageDesign Wing

Large CapacityAviation Battery

Modular / FoldableMission Equipment /Payload Compartment

Retractable /Casterable Center-line Landing Gear

Extensive (>70%)Off-the-shelf /Common Hardware(e.g. Bell 212 / N Gears)

AutomatedFlapperons &A/P Conversion

Man-rated,Reliable, HeavyFuel Turbine Engine

Non-toxic, Low Cost Composite Airframe

Dimensions / General Layout


Speed Flexibility

0 40 80 120 160 200

AIRSPEED (KNOTS)

SHPREQUIRED

V T O L / S T O Lfo r S im p l i fi e d

L a u n c h a n d R e c o v e r yW ith a S m a l l F o o tp r in t

Low Speed Availablefor Precision Targeting andSpecial Missions (e.g. EW)

Large Low PowerRequired Range for

Extended Loiter Timeand Area Coverage

High Cruise and DashSpeeds for Responsiveness

and Reduced TargetTime Late


Objectives Demonstrated

PARAMETER OBJECTIVE DEMONSTRATED

Air vehicle VTOL + HOGE 1100’/95 w/210lb payload *

Flight time 50 hrs + 55.5 hrs **

Radius of action 110 nm + 315 nm range during msn profile *

Time on station 3 hrs - 1.73 hr @ 33.6 nm during msn with145% reserve (29 minutes)

Airspeed (w/200 lbpayload)

0-150 kts + 200 kts TAS cruise *

Altitude (w/200 lbpayload)

13,000 ft + 14,458 ft msl (>15,000’ DA) *

Spatial locationaccuracy

82 ft + 22-48 ft (with “CA” code GPS) *


Objectives Demonstrated (Continued)

* Only contractor to demonstrate ** First contractor to demonstrate *** Not a government objective


Navigation capability Autonomous + with multiple waypoint following

Auto lost link with auto recovery

- Automated flight with manualloiter

Downlink info + Extensive navigation & healthmonitoring *

Payload 200 lbs + 210 lbs *

2.5kW user power + 2.8kW user power *

Provide real timeimagery from maxYPG range

+ Full digital link FLIR/TV imagery*

Reliability 75% + Mission reliability >90% *

Maint man hr / flt hr + <1 MMH/FH***


TR911X Handling Qualities / Autoland Testing Video*

* Double click on shadow


Objectives Demonstrated (Continued)


Autoland 10 consecutive landingsin 30 attempts

+ 10 out of 10

Autoland accuracy Landing within 6.5 feetof intended landingspot

+ Average of <2 feetfrom intendedlanding spot

Autolandcompletion rate

90% + 100%


Automatic Landing Dispersion

Eagle Eye Landing Dispersion (10 landings)

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Results:Required - 6.5 feet dispersionAchieved- About twice as good as required*

Results:Required - 6.5 feet dispersionAchieved- About twice as good as required*

Wind conditions:Gusty and variable about 80 degrees in azimuth.Speed about 12-16 knots

Command:From the operational area, move to the capture point, lock onto the glide slope / localizer and land

Wind conditions:Gusty and variable about 80 degrees in azimuth.Speed about 12-16 knots

Command:From the operational area, move to the capture point, lock onto the glide slope / localizer and land

*Could be better if required with calibration and / or additional capability added

Required

Achieved


TR911X Autoland Testing Video*

*Double click on shadow


VTUAV CapabilitiesUSN / USMC VTUAV Representative Con-Ops

A Multi-mission Asset that Enhances the Naval Commander’s Ability to Execute “From the Sea” and Network-Centric Operations

A Multi-mission Asset that Enhances the Naval Commander’s Ability to Execute “From the Sea” and Network-Centric Operations


The Bell Eagle Eye VTUAV System

Air Vehicle- Eagle Eye Meets / exceeds the approved ORD- Dual fully integrated avionics redundancy included for safety / low life cycle costs- Extensive off-the-shelf / COTs components- Designed for shipboard suitability

System - Meets / exceeds JROC approved ORD- Enables “From the Sea” concept / doctrine- TCS compatible - seamless control transfer - Dual fully integrated redundant control architecture - Intuitive, low workload (easy training) interface - Mature air vehicle / command & control technology

TCS Compatible Control System

TR 911X 7/8 Scale Demonstrator


TR911 Prototype TiltRotor UAV System

Dual Redundant Real time Processors

TR911X Airplane Mode w/ FLIR TV Payload

Man-Machine Interface

Digital Map

Dual PC Based GCS

Dual Digital Data Links


Dimensions / General Layout

Foldable,Nose & TailSections

Extensive Off-the-shelf /Common Hardware(e.g. Engine, Cooling, Electrical,etc)

AutomatedFlapperons &A/P Conversion

Man-rated,Reliable, HeavyFuel Turbine Engine

Non-toxic, Low Cost

Composite Airframe

Quick ReleaseComposite Rotor Blades

Simple,Low CostCompositeFuselageDesign Wing

Large CapacityAviation Battery

Modular / FoldableMission Equipment /Payload Compartment

Retractable /Casterable Center-line Landing Gear

Air cooled, lowsignature exhaust


Bell Eagle Eye / Pioneer Size Comparison

16’ 9”

15’ 2”

14’ 6”

17’

14’ 6”

8’

STOWED

TR911D

PIONEER

FLIGHT READY


15.2 ft17.0 ft

5.7 ft9.5 ft

Wing Span . . .Length . . . . . .Height . . . . . .Rotor* . . . . . .

DIMENSIONS

Make . Pratt & Whitney 200/55**

Fuel . . . . . . . Heavy (JP/Diesel)

TBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500 hrs

PROPULSION

Prime Msn. Payload . . 200 lbs

Alt. Msn. Payload . . . . 300 lbs

Total Useful Load . . >1000 lbs

WEIGHTS

Endurance (110nm) . . 3.9 hrs

Cruise Speed . . . . 0 - 185 kts*

Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . 20,000 ft

PERFORMANCE

MTBCF . . . . . . . . . > 3,000 hrs

System MTBMEF . . . . 190 hrs

MMH / FH . . . . . . . . . . . < 1 hr

RELIABILITY

Dual Redundant Flt Cont Sys

Integrated Inertial (2) / GPS (2)

Encryptable Digital Link (2)

AVIONICS

TR911D Specifications / Performance

7/8 Scale Demonstrator

Radius-of-Action, nm

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TIME-ON-STATION VS RADIUS-OF-ACTION*

Capability3.9 hrs on station

* Take off at 4,000 ft. density altitude, cruise/loiter at 15,000 ft., 200 lb payload on board 5% “field” degradation and “min-spec” engine

lb

Mission Wt (2710 lbs )Fuel Wt (832 lbs )

Mission Wt (2580 lbs )Fuel Wt (702 lbs )

Requirement3 hrs at 110 nm

Margin

* Representative, not selected yet ** Design limited. Growable to over 200 kts with increased testing / loads evaluation


Image ComparisonTarget Range: 4 km

SAFIRENFOV: 5.0ºx3.0º

Star SAFIRENFOV: 1.3ºx1.0º

Super Star SAFIRENFOV: 0.8ºx0.6º


Intelligent HealthMonitoring System

- Real Time Monitoring(50 Channels)

- 170 Failure TypesRecorded on Board

Flight Control System- Redundant- All Electric Actuators- Graceful Degradation

Easily AccessibleComponents

Highly ReliableMan-Rated Components

Quick RemoveFairings &Components

< 1 Maintenance Man Hour Per Flight Hour1.50 Hr. Mean Time to Repair200 Hr. Mean Time Between Mission Effecting Failure

< 1 Maintenance Man Hour Per Flight Hour1.50 Hr. Mean Time to Repair200 Hr. Mean Time Between Mission Effecting Failure

Reliability / Supportability


Bell Eagle Eye Cost Effectiveness

• Reduced Cost / Improved Safety

- Operates from “runwayless” environments, close to the engaged forces providing up to an 8:1 effectiveness advantage

- Provides increased battlefield flexibility- Interoperability with the landing force- Performs both short and close range missions- Has the space, weight and power to carry

surveillance, targeting, EW and lethal payloads- Broad range of speeds improves targeting and

permits the use of EW payloads (ship decoy, etc.)

- Fully integrated, dual redundant flight control system- Extensive Operator / maintainer automation reduces workload and training- Less space, equipment and manpower results in a leaner, less costly force structure- Extensive off-the-shelf man rated components

1992 CNA Cost and Operational Effectiveness Results Favored Speed in General and TiltRotor in Particular*1992 CNA Cost and Operational Effectiveness Results Favored Speed in General and TiltRotor in Particular*

• Increased Effectiveness


Summary

Eagle Eye TR911D meets all the VTUAV ORD KPP and threshold requirements and half of the objective requirements

Enables “From the Sea” - OMFTS concept / doctrine

Current VTUAV acquisition strategy will produce an ORD compliant system soonest at lowest cost

Eagle Eye is mature technology

Eagle Eye reduces the life cycle cost to less than 50% of the current fielded system (Pioneer)

Executable within funding constraints

Provides for growth


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