Candidate technologies and design concepts for Comanche Mission Computer Cluster (MCC) production

Rapid advances in computer and electronics technologies has created the situation in which all aviation platforms need to contend with varying degrees of parts obsolescence. Having just entered an Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase with production in 2006, the Comanche program recognizes the challenges of parts obsolescence and is considering the introduction of selected emerging technologies to proactively address this issue. The presented approaches focus on solutions that reduce space, weight, cost, and power requirements while minimizing the need to deviate from established platform integration and supportability requirements. By introducing technologies during EMD, the cost impact of parts obsolescence in production can be drastically reduced.