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APPENDIX 5
AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION
All the data was collected from open sources 150 and describes hypothetical aircraft
systems, created in order to simulate the decision context of this thesis.
Fighter (FTR)
4 th generation light fighter jet.
Combat radius of approximately 900 Nm in typical A/A configuration (4 IR
missiles, 4 BVR missiles and 1 full 30mm cannon).
Combat radius of approximately 600 Nm in typical A/G configuration (8000 lbs
of bombs under the wings).
NVG capability.
AWX A/G attack capability
AWX A/A interceptor
INS capability
Chaffs, Flares, RWR, MAWS
A/G radar mode capable to detect moving targets on the ground and on the sea
(range 60 Nm) in all weather conditions
A/A radar (range 60 Nm with resolution of approximately 5m)
Endurance for CAP mission around 3 hours
Can perform maritime surveillance using A/G radar
Encrypted data link (>35Mbps) and voice communication (2 VHF and 2 UHF),
and fully interoperable systems
Capable to be air refueled
Estimated unit acquisition cost – U$ 60 million.
150 Jackson, Munson, and Peacock, Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008-2009.
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