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On 5 January 2001, Raptor 4005 flew with the Block 3.0 software, which was the first combat-capable avionics version.[102] In June 2009, Increment 3.1 was tested at Edwards Air Force Base. This provided a basic ground-attack capability through Synthetic Aperture Radar mapping, Electronic attack and the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb. The Increment 3.1 Modification Team with the 412th Test Wing received the Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award for upgrading 149 Raptors.[103][104] The fleet upgrade should start at the end of 2011.[105] An additional $808 million will be spent in 2013 to implement the 3.1 upgrade.[106] The first upgraded aircraft were delivered in early 2012.[107]
F-22 Raptor, Andrews Air Force Base
Increment 3.2 was to add an improved SDB capability, an automatic ground collision avoidance system for low level operations (no longer planned) and enable use of the AIM-9X Sidewinder and AIM-120D AMRAAM missiles. However, a helmet mounted cueing system has been deferred by technical issues.[108][109] Increment 3.2 was expected to be fielded in FY15,[110] possibly including the Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL).[111][112] In July 2009, the USAF announced the modification of three business jets with the interim Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) to allow communication between F-22s and other platforms until MADL is installed.[113] In March 2010, the USAF accelerated software portions of the Increment 3.2 upgrades to be completed in FY 2013, other upgrades will be completed later.[114] Upgrading the first 183 aircraft to the 3.2 upgrade is estimated to cost $8 billion.[115] In May 2009, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley gave testimony to Congress that this would be paid for through the early retirement of legacy fighters.[116] A total of 249 fourth-generation fighters were retired during Fiscal Year 2010.[117] On 16 September 2009, Gates said "Our commitment to this aircraft is underscored by the 6 and-a half billion dollars... to upgrade the existing F-22 fleet to be fully mission-capable
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