Boeing completes F-15C upgrades for US Air Force
Boeing’s Government Services team has finished upgrades for 37 US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle jets at the Louisiana Air National Guard Base in New Orleans. The F-15Cs have undergone critical subsystem changes to maintain longevity.
Why it matters:
- The system modifications are crucial for aging aircraft to retain readiness for an evolving battlefield.
- The milestone marks the end of a four-year mission to enhance combat capability and secure communications for the F-15Cs.
A dedicated team: The installation process, which takes approximately 62 days per aircraft, was carried out by 30 Boeing teammates, most of whom are military veterans.
- “The dedication of our mostly veteran team, coupled with advanced computing technology, ensures the F-15C aircraft remains relevant well into the 2030s until the F-15C is divested from the United States Air Force inventory. This project exemplifies the power of partnership and sets the stage for future capabilities and innovation,” said Ryan Hudson, F-15 Modification manager, in a Boeing news release.
Upgrade details: The team installed the Advanced Display Core Processor (ADCP) II and the Multi-Function Information Distribution System – Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS).
- The ADCP-II enhances mission computer processing capabilities, while MIDS-JTRS provides secure communications.
Readiness for the future: As the F-15C fleet approaches five decades of service, modernization efforts are vital to sustainment.
- The ADCP-II and MIDS-JTRS upgrades provide the technological foundation necessary for the F-15C to meet the demands of modern warfare and maintain superiority on the battlefield.
159th Fighter Wing
The 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, is located at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La.
The then 159th Fighter Group transitioned to its present mission in 1985 with the mighty F-15 A/B model “Eagles” and was one of three Air National Guard units to be assigned a C-130 Operational Support Aircraft in 1989. The fighter group was finally re-designated to the 159th Fighter Wing assigned to Air Combat Command in March of 1992…