The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is a new dynamic multipurpose aircraft, but can the JSF achieve the Marine Corps mission 2010 and beyond for C4SIR. From a communications aspect, is the JSF interoperable with Marines on the ground, Sailors on the sea, and other aircraft. Undoubtedly the answer is yes. The JSF is equipped with an Intra/Inter Flight Data link with other JSF aircraft. This data link provides rapid, secure, and jam resistant communications, navigation, and identification capabilities. This sophisticated data link will connect the aircraft to both ground combat elements and airborne platforms. In addition to a Link 16 and a fighter-to-fighter Intra Flight Data Link, the F-35 will be the first Marine Corps airplane to have both transmit and receive satellite communications capabilities. In addition, the JSF's active electronically scanned array (AESA) is capable of targeting and jamming simultaneously. A distributed Aperture Infrared Sensing system will provide full spherical IR coverage around the aircraft. In addition to providing warnings of missile launches, information from the system can be displayed on the pilot's helmet visor, permitting the pilot to see through the airplane in all directions. The JSF cockpit features a large 8x20 inch color display providing tactical information as well as aircraft system data. A next- generation voice command system allows the pilot to manage systems without manual input, simply using voice commands to do such tasks as changing radio channels. If a threat warning or another pilot is coming from the right side of the aircraft, the pilot takes notice of the broadcast in his right ear. All of this technology is designed to make the interface between man and machine more familiar and informal.


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