Test and Evaluation | Major System / Platform Variant | Original Planned | Current Planned | Achieved /Forecast | Variance (Months) | Notes | |
System Integration | JASSM System (Weapon integrated into platform) 21X | Jun 09 | Feb 11 | Feb 11 | 20 | 1 | |
| JASSM System (Weapon integrated into platform) 23X | N/A | Jun 11 | Jun 11 | 0 |
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Acceptance | JASSM System (Weapon integrated into platform) | Dec 09 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | 24 | 2 | |
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1 | Data listed is for the F/A-18 21X Build 3.4.1 (JASSM functionality) OFP software which will be used for the IOC. Variance is attributable to the delays associated with correcting software anomalies detected during software development and testing, which required extensive redevelopment and retesting to ensure airworthiness and operational effectiveness. | ||||||
2 | An additional variation of four months between System Integration and Acceptance has been realised due to: delayed delivery of JASSM Test Missiles, Government acceptance of risk associated with Woomera test firings and availability of the Woomera Test Range and support agencies | ||||||