Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System Alternative for the F-35B JSF

Abstract

The U.S. Marine Corps has much at stake with the F-35B Short Takeoff and Landing (STOVL) version of the Joint Strike Fighter. In a strategic gamble, the Corps has shaped an amphibious force around the technology and capabilities promised by this program. To support the nation's expeditionary force in readiness, the conceptual capabilities of this platform will continue to provide a unique and powerful piece of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Facing an uncertain future, the Marine Corps continuously defends its fixed-wing strike/fighter programs within the Naval Aviation community and the Department of Defense. Little has been published on alternatives to this aircraft. This SRP analyzes the capabilities of STOVL, recommends a future course of action, and champions the use of a Vertical Unmanned Aerial System to enhance the MAGTF.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 07, 2011
Accession Number
ADA547454

Entities

People

  • James Frey

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Military Aviation
  • Military Science
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs