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Accession Number:
ADP002863
Title:
AFTI (Advanced Fighter Technology Integration)/F-16 - An Integrated System Approach to Combat Automation,
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
AIR FORCE WRIGHT AERONAUTICAL LABS WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Report Date:
1983-10-01
Pagination or Media Count:
15.0
Abstract:
The Advanced Fighter Technology Integration, AFTIF-16 Program is developing and flight validating advanced technologies which improve fighter lethality and survivability. The capability is achieved by the integration of mission task tailored, digital flight controls with a director-type fire control system and advanced target sensortrackers into an automated maneuvering attack system. The core technology in the AFTIF-16 approach to this integrated system capability is the Digital Flight Control System DFCS. Integrated with the on-board avionics system, the DFCS provides capabilities for maximum exploitation of flightfireweapon control and other subsystem integration. Task automation as applied to the fighter mission will be evaluated with AFTIF-16s Automated Maneuvering Attack System AMAS. Radar and FLIRLaser sensortrackers provide precise targeting information in AMAS for both air-to-air and air-to-surface attack. Careful attention is given the pilotvehicle interface through multi-function displays, wide field-of-view HUD, predictive HUD symbology and hands-on controllers. Voice command is anticipated to be a key interface feature. The AMAS is expected to allow accurate weapon delivery from low altitudes while achieving increased survivability through maneuverability, the low altitude environment and stand-off delivery.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
