Estimating Needs for Seizing Air Initiative 3-4 Additional USAF Squadrons
Assumes:
- 4 ACFT at all times
- 1 Refueling
- F-15 w/ Tanks
- 200 mile initial station
- Intercept Time = 25 min
Objectives:
- Break up large raids
- Impose “no fly” zone over enemy territory
Requires:
- Continuous operations over the opponent
- Rapid intercept of enemy aircraft
- Dominant aircraft