2._Intel_Briefing_(Unclass).pdf

547th Intelligence Squadron The Black Widows

This Briefing is:

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Mr. Rich Martinez

(U) Adversary Fighter Generations

Overview

Introduction Into Fighter Generations

Component examples

Fighter Generation Examples

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Introduction

Generic descriptions

Not an exact science

Gens represent leaps in tech capabilities

Upgrades can promote to newer gens

Older components on newer gens possible

COMPONENT

EXAMPLES

Cockpit & HOTAS

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1st Gen P-80

2nd Gen F-104C

3rd Gen F-16C

4th Gen JAS-395th Gen F-35

Fighter Engines

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J-79 - 17,000 lbf

KV-1 - 5,955 lbf

F100-229 - 29,000 lbf

AL-41F1 - 33,000 lbf

F135-PW-100 - 43,000 lbf

1st Gen

2nd Gen

3rd Gen

4th Gen

5th Gen

Fighter Targeting Sights

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F-86 HUDWAC F-4E HUD Su-30MKK HMS

F-16C Blk 50 JHMCS F-35 HMDS

Fighter Radars

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SRD-5M Ranging Radar for the MiG-21-F-13 r

APG-120 Mech Scan

Dish for the F-4E

APG-68v9 Mech Slotted flat plate for the F-16

N035 Gimballed PESA for the Su-35

APG-79 AESA for the

F/A-18e/f

Air-to-Air Weapons

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AIM-9B IR Seeker

GSh-23mm Gun & HVAR Rockets

AIM-7 Semi Active Radar Seeker

AIM-120 Active Radar Seeker

Izdeliye 810 Multi-mode seeker???

1st Gen

2nd Gen

3rd Gen

4th Gen

5th Gen

Other Examples

Signature Management

Avionics Architecture

Datalink Capability

Other Sensors

Electronic Warfare

FIGHTER GENERATION

EXAMPLES

First Generation

Non-AB Turbojet engines

Very limited supersonic

Range-only radar or no radar

Guns for air engagements

Bombs/Rockets (No guidance)

All metal construction

Mechanical flight controls

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As early as 1945

First Generation

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2nd Generation

Turbojet some w/ Afterburner

Supersonic in level flight

Pulse only radar (look up only)

Tail-aspect IR short-range AAMs and guns

Extremely limited HUD and look-up display

Aiming sight and CRT display

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As early as 1955

Second Generation

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3rd Generation

AB turbofan engines

Limited look-down / shoot down AI radar

Day/Night; all weather; single target track

Semi-active radar AAM; short/mid range

All Aspect IR guided missiles; short range

Basic noise and repeater jammers

Improved HUD and tracking displays

Low-performance mid-wave IRSTS

Hydro-mechanical flight controls

As early as 1965

Third Generation

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4th Generation

AB turbofan engines w/ FADEC

Fly-by-wire (analog or digital) – High maneuvering

Improved mid-wave IRSTS and true multi-mode AI radar

Limited avionics / Fire Control integration – Early digital

Advanced mech and PESA radar antenna – Multi-target

Defensive Avionics Suites (DAS) w/ limited integration Deception jammers, DRFM

Mid-Long Range Active Radar, SAR, Passive AAMs

HOBS, Short-Med range IR AAMs, Long range AG Weapons, ALCMs

Basic HMCS for cueing only

MFD cockpit and weapons quality tactical datalink

Some RCS redux and possible towed and loiter decoys

As early as 1990

Fourth Generation

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5th Generation

Lower probability of intercept / detection (LPI/LPD) Extensive RAM & Internal Payload

Improved powerplant with supercruise and TVC Post-stall maneuvering; supersonic dash

AESA radar; Multi-Mode, Multi-Application, Multi-Tgt Large Instantaneous BW, HOBS, LPI

Fully integrated DAS, Fire Control – Data Fusion HMCS with flight, targeting & pod displays

Imaging IRSTS, Multi-Spectral w/ TV, Multi-target track

Advanced DRFM Jammers, AESA, Multi-target track

Extended-Range Active Radar or multi seeker AAMs

Extended-Range A-G Weapons & ALCM

Network-centric tactical datalink, LPI/LPD, encrypted Voice, data, and 3rd party target capable

As early as 2005

Fifth Generation

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Summary

Descriptions – 5 current generations

Generalized categories

Generations represent leaps in technology

Upgrades can promote to newer gens

Older components on newer gens possible

547th Intelligence Squadron The Black Widows

This Briefing is:

UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. Rich Martinez

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