(Test 2) Threat Fundamentals Flashcards
List the capabilities associated with 4th gen fighters
Multi-mode PD radar, some PESA
Analogue Fly By wire
Look Down - Shoot Down
Semi integrated avionics
List the capabilities associated with 5th gen fighters
AESA radars
Thrust vector control
Fully integrated avionics
Low observable
Describe the FSU model of radar control of fighters
FSU Model: Close control
See slide 20 for 2 additional answers
Define launch acceptability region table variable Rkin
Rkin: Missile’s raw, kinematic (or aerodynamic) range.
Define launch acceptability region table variable Rmax
Rmax: The max displayed missile employment range and the missile’s max FC launch permit range.
Define launch acceptability region table variable Rmax2
Rmax2: Refers to a heart of the envelope shot that accounts for some evasive maneuvers by the target at endgame
Define launch acceptability region table variable A-pole
A-pole is the distance from launching aircraft to target when a missile begins active guidance.
Define launch acceptability region table variable F-pole
The range between launcher and the target at time of semiactive missile (SAR) endgame/impact
Define launch acceptability region table variable E-pole
Epole is no escape range. min range from a threat that an out maneuver (7 G, level drag to tail) will kinematically defeat missile launched
First Launch Opportunity (FLO) based on 3 primary factors
AI Radar lock on range
Missile lock on range (for active AAM, limitation to Apole)
Missile kinematics
*limited by smallest value
Describe (illustrate) the missile guidance schemes used by radar SAM Systems: Command Guidance
Ground radar provides missile steering commands
Describe (illustrate) the missile guidance schemes used by radar SAM Systems: Semiactive Radar Homing
The SAR missile homes in on energy reflected off the target
Describe (illustrate) the missile guidance schemes used by radar SAM Systems: Active Homing
A seeker onboard the missile tracks the target
Identify crossrange information when provided a 3-1 SAM engagement diagram
Range missile can intercept targets with lateral offset
See slide 78
Describe radar SAM acquisition radar purpose and configuration
Find the target aircraft and fix in 3-D space.
Can be offboard or onboard cueing.
Define the term min intercept range
Minimum intercept range: min range missile can guide and successfully fuze
Define the term max recommended intercept range
Max recommended intercept range: Max range the system was designed to intercept a target. Advertised maximum range (operator, fire control system, etc)
Define the term max intercept range
Max range a missile can intercept a target
List Directed Energy target Sets.
Low power lasers create “in-band” effects against sensors; targets include the human eye, EO, and IR sensors.
List the three classes of GPS jamming techniques and identify the intended effect of each technique.
Identify typical target sets for radar jammers.
Noise Jamming – RF energy transmitted to interfere with the radars gain and, therefore, diminish its ability to breakout a target.
Deception Jamming – RF energy transmitted to insert false information and, therefore, deceive the victim radar or operator.
List and describe the three types of ADA fire.
Barrage fire – Cloud of fire in the sky across various altitudes and flight paths. Not designed to kill. Intent is to force aircraft into a better engagement area. Most likely type of fire at night.
Curtain fire – Most effective form of employing SA and automatic weapons. Aimed at fixed point ahead of predicted flight path. Fire until target is destroyed or out of range.
Aimed fire – Most controlled. Preferred when target can be acquired and tracked. Attempt to fire at nearest threat until destroyed or out of range.
List the five categories of ADA, to include the associated caliber and describe characteristics associated.
Small arms / automatic weapons (< 12.7mm)—High cyclic rates of fire, then tracer paths, no self-destruct.
Heavy machine gun (12.7 mm – 14.5 mm)–High rate of fire, typically optically directed.
Light AAA (20mm – 25mm)—High cyclic rates of fire, self-destruct projectiles.
Medium AAA (30mm – 40mm)—Most can be radar-aimed, air burst / self-destruct munitions.
Heavy AAA (57mm and above)—Slow rate of fire, air burst / self-destruct munitions.
Define ADA tactical range.
The slant range at which a nonmaneuvering fighter can expect to receive fire from a particular gun with a high Ph.
