Date of Award

3-1-1993

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

Dennis Dietz, PhD

Abstract

Airlifter attrition can severely decrease the throughput of cargo during extended airlift operations. Much work has been done to enhance the tactical airlifter survivability in the air but little study has gone into airlifter survivability on the ground. This thesis develops a method to measure the threat to parked aircraft from ground weapons. Specific scenarios cover airlifter mobility on the ground, time to off-load cargo, short-field takeoff capability and attack by infantry weapons. A weapon is examined at each of several firing ranges to target. The threat to the aircraft is measured as the probability that the aircraft is hit. Data on accuracy and lethality comes from several U.S. Army sources. Results of the research is used to evaluate several ideas currently being studied to improve airlifter survivability. Also, information is presented regarding the factors having the greatest impact on ground survivability.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GOR-ENS-93M-28

DTIC Accession Number

ADA262393

Comments

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