Can 'High Tech' Subordinate Numerical Superiority?

Abstract

The Soviet Union presents a military force with significant numerical superiority relative to United States' military forces. This report concludes that technical superiority can subordinate numerical superiority under particular conditions, in the context of Lanchester models. For battle at a coherent front the technical advantage of the 'high tech' force may have to be much greater than the numerical advantage possessed by the opponent. At equal fighting strength a 'high tech' force could be more expensive than a 'low tech' force unless greater production efficiency can be achieved. Lastly, the 'high tech' option may be weak against a primitive force using guerrilla tactics. The propositions elaborated in this report are tentative and must be developed by more detailed historical and operations analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA171698

Entities

People

  • Richard A. Albanese

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Attrition
  • Classification
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Efficiency
  • Equations
  • Governments
  • Losses
  • Military Art
  • Military Science
  • Operations Research
  • Procurement
  • Production
  • United States

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