AFTI (Advanced Fighter Technology Integration)/F-16 - An Integrated System Approach to Combat Automation,
Abstract
The Advanced Fighter Technology Integration, AFTI/F-16 Program is developing and flight validating advanced technologies which improve fighter lethality and survivability. The capability is achieved by the integration of mission task tailored, digital flight controls with a director-type fire control system and advanced target sensor/trackers into an automated maneuvering attack system. The core technology in the AFTI/F-16 approach to this integrated system capability is the Digital Flight Control System (DFCS). Integrated with the on-board avionics system, the DFCS provides capabilities for maximum exploitation of flight/fire/weapon control and other subsystem integration. Task automation as applied to the fighter mission will be evaluated with AFTI/F-16's Automated Maneuvering Attack System (AMAS). Radar and FLIR/Laser sensor/trackers provide precise targeting information in AMAS for both air-to-air and air-to-surface attack. Careful attention is given the pilot/vehicle interface through multi-function displays, wide field-of-view HUD, predictive HUD symbology and hands-on controllers. Voice command is anticipated to be a key interface feature. The AMAS is expected to allow accurate weapon delivery from low altitudes while achieving increased survivability through maneuverability, the low altitude environment and stand-off delivery.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP002863
Entities
People
- F. R. Swortzel
- W. S. Bennett Ii
Organizations
- Wright Laboratory