Accession Number:

AD1018991

Title:

B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program Tailkit Assembly (B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA)

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

U.S. Air Force Eglin Air Force Base United States

Personal Author(s):

• Mistretta,John

Report Date:

2015-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

The B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program LEP will consolidate Mods 3, 4, 7 and 10 into a single Mod B61-12 while extending the systems service life. B61-12 is an air-delivered nuclear gravity weapon providing nuclear capability on existing legacy aircraft and dual capable aircraft. The single variant will operate in two modes, System 1 analogballistic mode and System 2 digitalguided mode.

Descriptors:

• military acquisition
• test and evaluation
• cost estimates
• logistics support
• manufacturing
• assembly
• life cycle management
• Nuclear bombs
• aircraft
• contracts
• procurement

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE