2008_RAND_Pacific_View_Air_Combat_Briefing
2008_RAND_Pacific_View_Air_Combat_Briefing
2008_RAND_Pacific_View_Air_Combat_Briefing
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Current Concept for <strong>Air</strong> SuperiorityRequires Secure Bases, Stealth and BVRUnclassified/FOUO/Sensitive• Close and secure bases necessary togenerate sufficient sorties• US fighters must dominate battle fromlong range to counter enemyquantitative advantage– This requires• “First <strong>View</strong>, First Shot, First Kill”• Superior situational awareness(stealth & sensors)• Minimal vulnerability (stealth)• Lethal Beyond Visual Range(BVR) missilesShould we assume we will meet these requirements in abattle with a capable enemy?<strong>Air</strong> <strong>Combat</strong> PPF 4
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