F-15/F-16 Mixed Aggressor Force for the Future.

Abstract

Headquarters, Tactical Air Command is considering a replacement aircraft for the aging F-5E Aggressor aircraft. This study proposes an F-15/F-16 mixed force as the best replacement choice. Historical justification for the Aggressor force is reviewed. Evaluation of Soviet threat comparisons, operational and cost benefits of the mixed force, and proposed changes to Aggressor training syllabi are analyzed. The study concludes the F-15/F-16 mixed Aggressor force offers the TAF maximum benefits for realistic threat emulation, operational flying hours savings, and cost benefits. Keywords: Jet fighters, Weapon mixes, Mission profiles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194399

Entities

People

  • Gary C. West
  • Mark M. Rumohr

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Classification
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Doppler Radar
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Instructors
  • Military Aircraft
  • Navy Aircraft
  • Schools
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Strategic Security Studies