Consideration of Offensive and Defensive Metrics for Fighter Aircraft Agility
Open Access
Author:
Dugan, Kevin Patrick
Area of Honors:
Aerospace Engineering
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Mark David Maughmer, Thesis Supervisor Dr. Mark David Maughmer, Thesis Honors Advisor Dr. Sven Schmitz, Faculty Reader
Keywords:
aerospace fighter aircraft agility
Abstract:
The evolution of air-to-air combat has led to the need for criteria used to define and measure aircraft agility. Previously suggested agility definitions and metrics are examined, and the potential for metrics that would be more beneficial to pilots in particular offensive or defensive positions is discussed. Possible follow-up studies to expand the understanding of agility and its contribution to the battle space are presented.
