Airmechanization: Determining Its Tactical Viability on the Airland Battlefield

Abstract

In recent years some theorists have asserted that because of the limitations of ground maneuver, the lethality of the modern battlefield, and the peace of technological change there is a need to replace current conventional warfighting concepts with new, and perhaps radical solutions. 'Airmechanization' is one such solution. There are two approaches to this concept. The heavylift approach would leave the track/rotor interface as it is today and use a powerful advanced cargo aircraft (ACA) to transport light armored vehicles during combat operations. Airmechanization, Airmobility, Air assault, Heavy lift helicopters, Light armored vehicles, Army aviation, Maneuverability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 05, 1989
Accession Number
ADA207973

Entities

People

  • Darrell E. Crawford

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Civil War
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Maneuvers
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Second World War
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

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  • Military Science
  • Strategic Security Studies