Advanced Tactical Fighter to F-22 Raptor: Origins of the 21st Century Air Dominance Fighter

Part 1 Background - The Advanced Tactical Fighter Prior to Milestone Zero: Overview Air-to-Surface Advanced Tactical Fighter Introduction of Air Superiority as a Potential Advanced Tactical Fighter Mission Preparation for Milestone Zero Request for Information. Part 2 Phase 0 - Concept Definition: Overview Request for Information Results Shifting Emphasis - Air Superiority Becomes Primary Advanced Tactical Fighter Mission Advanced Tactical Fighter Concept Development Investigation Transition to Demonstration and Validation Shift to Prototyping. Part 3 Phase 1 - Demonstration and Validation: Overview System Specification Development Avionics Ground Prototypes and Flying Laboratories Prototype Air Vehicles Development and Flight-Test Additional Programme Events During Demonstration and Validation Transition to Engineering and Manufacturing Development Demonstration and Validation. Part 4 Related Technology and Subsystem Developments: Introduction Avionics Weapons Technology Structures and Materials Low Observables Supporting Engine Technology Programmes Flight Demonstrator Programmes Related to Advanced Tactical Fighter Summary. Part 5 Engine Development: Initial Engine Studies Ground Demonstration Engines Flight Demonstrator Engines Engineering and Manufacturing Development Engine Engineering and Manufacturing Development and Beyond Observations on Engine Development. Part 6 Navy Participation and the Naval Advanced Tactical Fighter. Part 7 Conclusion: Requirements Evolution External Pressures Final Observations.