Atf - Advanced Tactical Fighter (1988)(digital ... -

: Pilots had to manage finite fuel and ammunition, forcing them to perform automatic landing sequences at friendly bases to refuel and repair mid-mission. The Real-World Context: The 1988 ATF Program

: The program mandated a "supercruise" capability (supersonic flight without afterburners) and "low detectability" (stealth). ATF - Advanced Tactical Fighter (1988)(Digital ...

By 1988, the actual USAF Advanced Tactical Fighter program was at a pivot point. The Air Force was actively seeking a successor to the F-15 Eagle that could counter emerging Soviet threats like the Su-27 and MiG-29. : Pilots had to manage finite fuel and