Figure 9-5 Oblique Maneuvering

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BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING (BFM) THEORY

Figure 9-5 Oblique Maneuvering

913. OPERATIONAL MANEUVERABILITY

With the basics of the three-dimensional arena in which we are maneuvering understood, we will

examine the airplane and how it operates in that environment. We will define operational

maneuverability as the capability to perform changes in altitude, airspeed, and direction. Every

fighter's operational maneuverability is limited by several fixed and variable factors.

914. FIXED FACTORS

Fixed factors include the aircraft's structural limitations, thrust-to-weight limitations, and wing

loading capability.

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