Air Power

Question 1

3 components of air power

Answer 1

Speed
Reach
Height

Question 2

The definition of air power

Answer 2

Using air capabilities to influence the behaviour of persons and events

Question 3

The four roles of air power

Answer 3

Attack
Intelligence and situational awareness
Air mobility
Control of the air

Question 4

Define control of the air

Answer 4

To deny enemy air operations and have the ability to conduct air operations yourself.

To have control of the air you must have air mobility, attack and ISTAR

Question 5

Define air mobility

Answer 5

Air mobility is defined as “the rapid movement of resources to and from, or within, the theatre of air”

Air mobility can be defined by speed, stating that the aircraft can reach their Destination far quicker than non-airbourne vehicles

Question 6

Name an air mobility aircraft

Answer 6

Hercules
Voyager
Atlas
Globemaster

Question 7

Name an attack aircraft

Answer 7

Typhoon
Lightning
Tempest + lanca (future)

Question 8

What ap is airpower

Answer 8

Ap 3000