Aerial Attack Study (Fighter vs Fighter Introduction)

From OODA WIKI

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Summary – Fighter vs Bomber -- Basic Limitations of AIM-9B against a Maneuvering Target

Fighter Introduction

In our discussion of fighter-versus-bomber tactics, you will recall, we determined the capabilities and limitations of our weapons systems. On having learned these parameters, we then developed our fighter-versusbomber tactical doctrine. In our discussion of fighter-versus-fighter tactics, we will employ this same procedure. The order of discussion will be as follows:

  1. Basic limitations of AIM-9B Against a Maneuvering Target
  2. Fighter Maneuvers
  3. Tactical Formation
  4. Flight Tactics

When analyzing fighter-versus-fighter tactics, by way of the four major phases above, we will employ the case system – a plan whereby we examine possible hypothetical situations which the pilot may encounter in fighter versus-fighter combat.


Table of contents

Summary – Fighter vs Bomber -- Basic Limitations of AIM-9B against a Maneuvering Target