Notes on the Dog Fight

摘要

Two aspects of the dog-fight are analysed :—n(1) The breakaway from line combat at high speed, success in which depends on a high rate of roll and a high blackout figure.n(2) The concentric attack, with the object oi turning inside the enemy without losing relative height. This is a slow speed manoeuvre, flown as close to the stall as possible, the acceleration being comparatively low. Favourable factors are low wing and power loading, high CimM and aspect ratio, and good control near the stall.nThe analysis of concentric attack has led to a compact diagram for making a rough estimate of the turning performance when the straight flight performance is known.