ALLOCATION OF TWO TYPES OF AIRCRAFT IN TACTICAL AIR WAR: A GAME-THEORETIC ANALYSIS
Abstract
The problem of allocating two types of aircraft (bombers and fighters) among three different air tasks (counter air, air defense, and support of ground operations) in a multi strike campaign is analyzed as a two sided war game. It is assumed that a bomber can be used in either the counter air or ground support operations, while a fighter can be used in either the air defense or ground support roles. That is, bombers and fighters have one task-ground support-in common. Optimal employment during the last strikes of the campaign consists of a concentration of all resources on support of ground operations. Optimal employment during the early strikes of the campaign requires randomization by both sides.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 18, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0616566
Entities
People
- L. D. Berkovitz
Organizations
- RAND Corporation