A Methodology for Establishing Maximum Aircraft Combat Turn Rates

Abstract

The Air Force relies on the Status of Reports and Training System (SORTS) as an indicator of unit readiness. Unit Capability Levels (C-Levels) reported in SORTS are determined through measurements of on-hand resources and computer estimates of unit capabilities. Aircraft maximum turn rate, defined as the maximum number of sorties an aircraft can fly in a 24-hour period, is an input parameter to the assessment model. The methods used today produce maximum turn rates with unverifiable accuracy. Unit capabilities required to generate aircraft sorties are documented and their relationship to maximum turn rate established in this study. A unit capabilities based methodology for determining maximum turn rates is then proposed in this study. Results of the assessment model utilizing current maximum turn rates are compared to model results utilizing maximum turn rates calculated through the proposed methodology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA285000

Entities

People

  • James R. Dudley
  • Michael J. Novotny

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Attrition
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Linear Programming
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Military Applications
  • Military Science
  • Training
  • Warfare

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design