American fighters can get links drones

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The command of the US Air Force has expressed interest in creating drones, which could fly in conjunction with fighters and take on some of their functions, reports Rossiyskaya Gazeta with reference to AirForceTimes.



As conceived by the generals, the UAVs could, in particular, strike at the direction of the pilots, or conduct reconnaissance in specified sectors.

An important function of UAVs, according to the military, is the ability to unload the manned fighter itself. “The drones led by him can take onboard the equipment that now has to be installed on a combat aircraft — powerful radar stations, sensory devices and other necessary devices. Surrounded by such drones, the fighter itself could act more efficiently, remaining less visible to the enemy, ”writes AirForceTimes.

At the same time, the publication points to a significant problem of this project: it is proposed to supply only the high-speed 4 and 5 generation fighters with UAV links. So, “for effective interaction in the link, the drones should have speed and maneuverability no less than those of these machines, but as far as we know, none of the armies of the world have such drones,” the author concludes.
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  1. +2
    30 September 2015 14: 27
    Of course, there are no such UAVs yet, and it is written that the command of the US Air Force has declared interest in creating drones
    1. +2
      30 September 2015 15: 56
      Quote: Witamin72
      Of course, there are no such UAVs yet, and it is written that the command of the US Air Force has declared interest in creating drones

      This concept, as they say, lay on the surface: releasing auxiliary drones or working with attendants is logical.
  2. +3
    30 September 2015 14: 28
    F-35 in conjunction with Reaper will look good they have almost the same LTX laughing
    1. +4
      30 September 2015 14: 36
      Quote: Engineer
      F-35 in conjunction with Reaper will look good they have almost the same LTX laughing

      Another thing is also interesting. F 35 is considered invisible, and if there are several drones around it, the air defense personnel will have a flash, and mother do not worry.
      1. +1
        30 September 2015 20: 25
        Even if so, then the fire will be conducted on the UAV, and not on the leading vehicle.
    2. +2
      30 September 2015 14: 46
      Quote: Engineer
      F-35 in conjunction with Reaper will look good they have almost the same LTX

      It is planned to convert part of the F-16 to drones.
      1. +3
        30 September 2015 15: 03
        it's better to remake the F-35 into drones, so at least they will be of use.
        1. +3
          30 September 2015 15: 22
          Then it’s better to get into the tractor!
          There really will be benefits for everyone: ameriansky agriculture, and us because of the lack of F-35 in the sky.
          1. 0
            30 September 2015 21: 05
            What is the use in the absence of normal training targets?
      2. +1
        30 September 2015 15: 35
        Then the attitude to him will be like a normal air target - also a loss be healthy!
    3. +1
      30 September 2015 15: 33
      Typical rubbish :: group goal attracts more attention. And if we take into account combat maneuvering (the same anti-aircraft maneuver), then there will be more losses in this mess than with a simple anti-aircraft countermeasure.
  3. +3
    30 September 2015 14: 42
    The pilot simply will not be able to control his plane while controlling a link of drones, then not a fighter, but something more suitable as a flying command post, especially with the help of a bunch of drones around, he will feel more protected.
    1. +1
      30 September 2015 14: 57
      Automation will be controlled
    2. +1
      30 September 2015 15: 37
      But what a gorgeous goal: to slap it - and run, collect wreckage drones in the desert.
  4. +1
    30 September 2015 14: 53
    Any idea can be brought to the point of absurdity. This will not be a fighter, but a flying KP.
  5. +1
    30 September 2015 14: 58
    The command of the US Air Force has expressed interest in creating drones

    To express an interest does not mean to receive. How long will it take to create them. Yes, even with the parameters of the fighter.
  6. 0
    30 September 2015 15: 07
    Well, if you recall, it used to be: the leader and the follower, the pilot and the drone. Until the drones of the mind pick up, i.e. until there is an AI with the possibility of learning, then such a bunch can show itself well. Especially on heavy fighters with two pilots, where one pilot can control drones as aircraft weapons, or at least control them, set priorities.
    1. 0
      30 September 2015 15: 39
      Quote: Engineer
      prioritize.


      Well, yes, and then the radar operator is a complete sucker and can not distinguish flare from each other. So he will assign priority - whom to shoot first!
  7. -1
    30 September 2015 15: 08
    That's where the Jin Out of the Bottle is - the UAV. UAV +, for example, BO = full scribe. It's time to ban UAVs. Not all, but some of their types - definitely ... IMHO.
  8. 0
    30 September 2015 16: 41
    At a close distance, 100-200 meters, the drone control can work on a laser beam, which means that radio countermeasures will be ineffective. And if the drones can dock and refuel from the fighter, the gain will be even greater.
    1. 0
      30 September 2015 17: 10
      LASER, IN THE ATMOSPHERE laughing ?
      1. 0
        30 September 2015 21: 03
        Quote: mosquit
        LASER, IN THE ATMOSPHERE?

        Inertial control, as an option. With BO on board .... The terrible thing ...
  9. 0
    30 September 2015 16: 43
    I'm glad, let's spend the loot further .. :)
  10. +1
    30 September 2015 16: 48
    Everything has long been invented ... laughing
    And not in the USA ...
  11. 0
    30 September 2015 17: 24
    Fighter pilots will have a hard time. Piloting in a group is not an easy thing anyway, and then there is a group of "brainless" around. And it won't be possible to "unload" the fighter very much - communication and control equipment for drones will be added. Under ideal conditions (over a flat desert without the opposition of a technologically advanced enemy in good weather), it might be done. And the second crew member won't give a ride here - he's not a passenger now, he already has a lot of responsibilities, and then drones will be added. Although, against the Tuareg on camels it will look impressive.
  12. +1
    30 September 2015 17: 34
    In fact, the idea is very sound. Both aircraft and drones will surely try to design for it.
    It is necessary that we checked the idea.
  13. -1
    30 September 2015 18: 02
    Again, the American fantasy broke out. Let at least the technology for creating such UAVs be achieved and then they think where and how to apply it.
  14. 0
    30 September 2015 20: 31
    Missed time with the director of a furniture store, and so could well run in drone drone in Syria.
    And regarding the article - these are plans for the distant future, too many technologies have not yet been invented on this topic

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