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Never wrestle with a pig;Never wrestle with a pig; you both get dirty andyou both get dirty and
the pig likes it.the pig likes it.
Thought for the dayThought for the dayThought for the dayThought for the day
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Advanced TechnologyAdvanced Technology&&
Concept EngineeringConcept Engineering
Kevin BurkeKevin Burke
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Highly Agile Supersonic Fighter Aircraft
Project Briefing
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Prepare for the Unexpected
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The Technology Driven Future
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Future Offensive Air System
Joint Strike Fighter
Probable Future Products
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Possible Future Products?
Hypersonic AircraftUltra-Stealthy AircraftAnti-Gravity SystemsFotofighterShape ChangerChameleonSupermanoevrable Aircraft
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Highly Agile Aircraft
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Project Aim
Produce a conceptual design for a Produce a conceptual design for a highly agile, supersonic fighter aircraft for highly agile, supersonic fighter aircraft for
entry into service in year 2010entry into service in year 2010
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Mission Performance
•Short Take-Off, Min Fuel Climb to best cruise Alt and M.
•Cruise to 200nm from base, Loiter for 1 hr.
•Accelerate to M1.5, to 100nm from loiter area.
•1 min supersonic combat.
•2 mins subsonic combat
•RTB
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Systems Performance•Aware at 100 nm
•Target at 70 nm
•Engage at 40 nm
•Compatible with C4I assets
•High Accuracy Navigation
•Operate in Dense EW Environment
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Support Requirements
•No specialist GSE
•Min Ground Support
•Modular Design
•COTS Technology
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Future Combat Aircraft - Key Product Attributes ‘The ALFAS’
Affordability
Lethality
Flexibility
Availability
Survivability
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Deliverables
•Progress Reports•Design Review•High Quality Written Report•40 Minute Presentation
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A Few Thoughts•Operational Scenarios
•1 Man/2 Men/Unmanned
•1 Engine/2 Engine
•Onboard/Offboard Systems
•Self Defence
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Point of Contact
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Everything should be madeEverything should be made as simple as possibleas simple as possible
but no simpler.but no simpler.
Final Thought for the dayFinal Thought for the dayFinal Thought for the dayFinal Thought for the day
