The All-Aspect Gunsight: Returning Short Range Combat Efficiency to the F-15.

Abstract

The F-15 is unable to achieve kills quickly or efficiently in highly dynamic and unpredictable close-in combat due to the time and maneuvering required to employ its gun. This short range armament deficiency is attributable to the limited capabilities of the F-15's Lead Computing Optical Sight (LCOS). This paper advocates that the F-15 should be retrofitted with an all-aspect gunsight, namely the Enhanced Envelope Gunsight, in order to correct this significant deficiency. Supporting information includes gunsight evaluations, live fire scores, contractor data and information, and Air Force Armament Laboratory results. The paper concludes that unless the F-15 is retrofitted with an all-aspect gunsight, it will lack the capability to fight and win in the close-in visual combat arena.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA192615

Entities

People

  • Edwin R. Loskill

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Classification
  • Control Systems
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Employment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Gunnery
  • Optical Sights
  • Personnel Management
  • Simulations
  • Situational Awareness
  • Training
  • Warfare

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  • Aerospace Engineering
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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies