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Redefining Air Combat

Redefining Air Combat. Dr. Scott K. Thomas Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Wright State University. Uninhabited Tactical Aircraft. Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV’s) are used for reconnaissance UTA’s will actually be armed. UTA System Concept. Communications Relay.

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Redefining Air Combat

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  1. Redefining Air Combat Dr. Scott K. Thomas Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Wright State University

  2. Uninhabited Tactical Aircraft • Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV’s) are used for reconnaissance • UTA’s will actually be armed

  3. UTA System Concept Communications Relay Information Sources UTA Platforms Line of Sight Available UTA Operators

  4. Elimination of the Cockpit • Reduce risk of life • Improve maneuverability (20+ g) • Decrease weight (5 - 15%) • Optimize shape

  5. UTA Operation • Mostly autonomous • Humans make critical decisions • Team flown • Labor divided

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