The tactical air mission has become extremely challenging and complex due to improvements in ground defenses and sophistication of opposing threat air forces. To fight, survive, and win in this demanding environment, the capabilities must be developed which are needed by the tactical pilots to successfully counter the threat. Technological developments have fostered a host of new capabilities for application to future aircraft. A pilot's perspective on the development, integration, and application of these emerging technologies for the air superiority mission is provided. Of real concern is determining which capabilities will be most useful to the pilot, yet not overload or exceed his capacity to perform. Assessments are based on personal experiences in combat, in flight testing applications in current fighter aircraft, and on plans for incorporation in future fighter aircraft. The pilot/vehicle interface and enhanced pilot performance is the central focus, conditioned by operational suitability. Key factors include information or task saturation, situational awareness, physiological limitations, and cockpit designs. The concept of Fighter Battle Management is introduced.


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    Title :

    Integration and Operational Suitability of Emerging Technologies for Future Fighter Aircraft: A Pilot's Perspective


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English