Will the Attack Fighter Fulfill the Army's Close Air Support Requirements
Abstract
The basic question addressed in this research report is the capability of the Attack Fighter (A-X) to fulfill the Army's close air support requirements. The A-X's capability was analyzed in relation to the tactical air power doctrine, and, particularly, the relationship of the close air support mission to the counter-air and interdiction missions. Further, the A-X was evaluated against the requirements for responsiveness, ordnance carriage capability, lethality, maneuverability, survivability, communication equipment and simplicity of design. Since the AH-56 Cheyenne and the AV-8 Harrier are competing for this mission, the A-X was compared with these vehicles. The conclusions reached were that: the Marines should continue their procurement, development of operational techniques and experience with the Harrier; the Army should cancel the Cheyenne and the Air Force should continue with the A-x Program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 23, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0912755
Entities
People
- James E. Daniel Jr.
Organizations
- United States Army War College