A high level of autonomy is desired for future unmanned combat systems because lethality and survivability can be improved with much less communication bandwidth than would be necessary for preprogrammed or remotely operated systems. However, there are a number of technical challenges that must be addressed prior to implementation. Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) has been described as the art of maneuvering a combat aircraft in order to obtain a position from which an attack can be made on another aircraft. During ACM, pilots use their knowledge of maneuvering strategies and tactics to determine the best course of action. However, there are many factors to consider (such as relative airspeed, altitude, heading/position, energy, and maneuvering/weapons capabilities), and there are numerous different tactics that can be used to gain an advantage over an opponent.
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