Energy state - P-12760046

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ACMFP-02

ACM 1 v 1 Offensive Maneuvering

Fight in three dimensions in order to win

Exploit aircraft’s capabilities in three dimensions to

maximize assets and minimize liabilities

Use three dimensions to avoid predictability

D. Energy state

Use higher energy to control fight

Use high total energy to climb, turn, and accelerate

for offensive advantage

Trade excess airspeed for altitude to avoid

overshoot (high yo-yo)

Trade altitude for airspeed to reach weapons

envelope (low yo-yo)

Keep energy high to exploit opportunity to disengage

PROGRESS CHECK

Question 1 — 6.7.3.1.1

In an offensive situation, low angle off can be traded for

______ range and ______ closure.

ANSWER: decreased, increased

Question 2 — 6.7.3.1.1

In an offensive situation you can trade excess ______ for

______ to avoid an overshoot.

ANSWER: airspeed, altitude

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