The basic question addressed in this research report is the capability of the Attack Fighter (A-X) to fulfill the Army's close air support requirements. The A-X's capability was analyzed in relation to the tactical air power doctrine, and, particularly, the relationship of the close air support mission to the counter-air and interdiction missions. Further, the A-X was evaluated against the requirements for responsiveness, ordnance carriage capability, lethality, maneuverability, survivability, communication equipment and simplicity of design. Since the AH-56 Cheyenne and the AV-8 Harrier are competing for this mission, the A-X was compared with these vehicles. The conclusions reached were that: the Marines should continue their procurement, development of operational techniques and experience with the Harrier; the Army should cancel the Cheyenne and the Air Force should continue with the A-x Program. (Author(
Will the Attack Fighter Fulfill the Army's Close Air Support Requirements
1972
38 pages
Report
No indication
English
Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , Aircraft , Attack bombers , Tactical air support , Mission profiles , Response , Payload , Maneuverability , Helicopters , Short takeoff aircraft , Jet fighters , External stores , Marine corps , Air force operations , Communication equipment , Survival(Personnel) , Airspeed , Stability , Army , All weather aviation , Ah-56 aircraft , Avionics , Comparison , Head up displays , H-56 aircraft , Interdiction
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