Employment of Tacair in Central Europe: Problems and Possible Solutions

Abstract

Discussion of the Warsaw Pact threat to the employment of combat aircraft in offensive missions leads to identification of critical areas in the combat efficiency of air power. The vulnerability of air bases and aircraft, and target acquisition are shown as the areas which primarily affect the efficiency of combat aircraft. Current and future approaches to overcome the deficiencies are discussed. Electronic warfare and the suppression of enemy air defenses are seen as means for enhancing the effectiveness of air power as well as alternative options such as RPVs and missiles in supporting functions. The employment of air power is seen as indispensable for Central Europe in the initial phase of an armed conflict as well as in support of the FOFA concept. In the foreseeable future, no effective alternatives to the employment of TACAIR in Central Europe are expected.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202845

Entities

People

  • Fred K. Verweinen

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Radiation Missiles
  • Attrition
  • Combat Areas
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Military Organizations
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Vertical Takeoff Aircraft
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics