Air Combat Maneuvering
Self-Test
SELF-TEST
BACKGROUND—ACM ENVIRONMENT, THE EGG
1.
The “egg” represents a three-dimensional sphere showing the effects of ______ and ______ on
maneuvering.
ANSWER: gravity, lift vectors
2.
When the aircraft’s lift vector is above the horizon, it has a ______ turn radius and ______ turn
rate.
ANSWER: larger, slower
3.
Gravity affects oblique maneuvering in the vertical and horizontal plane depending upon the
______ of the maneuvering plane.
ANSWER: steepness
BACKGROUND—ACM ENVIRONMENT, OPERATIONAL MANEUVERABILITY
4.
What are the fixed aircraft factors which affect ACM?
ANSWER: Structural limitations, thrust-to-weight ratio, and wing-loading capabilities
5.
What are three of the variable aircraft factors which affect ACM?
ANSWER: Any three of the following: altitude, airspeed, AOA, g, sustained g, turn radius, or
turn rate
BACKGROUND—ACM ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY MANAGEMENT
6.
The cornering speed for the T-45A is ________.
ANSWER: 300
7.
If deck allows, what AOA should the free fighter use to extend with?
ANSWER: 5-10
8.
What are the optimum AOA’s for sustained performance, instantaneous turn rate, and for
energy addition?
ANSWER:
a. Sustained 13-14 units
b. Instantaneous turn rate 19-21 units
c. Energy addition 5-10 units
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