The Effect of Roll Rate on Air Combat.

Abstract

A study was made to determine the effects of roll rate on air combat. The effects of increased roll rate responses were analyzed by comparing various performance parameters at specific times during three maneuvers: the high speed yo-yo, the high speed barrel roll, and the low speed barrel roll. The parameters compared were: (1) the range between an attacking and defending aircraft; (2) the difference in specific energy between an attacking and defending aircraft; and (3) the velocity difference between the attacker and defender.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA004794

Entities

People

  • James W. Tilley Ii

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Operations
  • Motion

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  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
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