Future Fighters: Will They be Supportable?

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Abstract:

The author discussed requirements for support of future fighters. Conceptual design work is underway for the Advanced Tactical Fighter which the Air Force hopes to field in the mid to late 1990s. Two areas critical to improved supportability are examined defining the combat environment and improving reliability. Both areas are discussed in terms of new policy guidance and in terms of technical issues now under study. The author concludes that important changes have been made to the way the Air Force approaches the problem of supportability and that research currently underway promises to make future fighters more supportable than current fighters.

Author(s):
Babbitt, George T.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.,
Pagination:
0026

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AU-AWC-86-013
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*COMBAT SUPPORT, *JET FIGHTERS, *TACTICAL AIRCRAFT, FIGHTER AIRCRAFT, WARFARE, AIR FORCE, POLICIES, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY, ADVANCED WEAPONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Attack and Fighter Aircraft
Report Date:
1986 Mar 01