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

The authors have been intimately involved in the acquisition and development of the advanced tactical fighter (ATF) programme from its inception through today. This book traces the history of the ATF programme and the evolution of the ATF requirements from the beginning of the programme through the start of the engineering and manufacturing development.

Dr. David C. Aronstein is a principal aerospace engineer at ANSER in Arlington, Virginia, where he provides senior technical support to such programs as the Joint Strike Fighter and F-22 air superiority fighter. Mr. Albert C. Piccirillo is a principal aerospace engineer and a manager of the Joint Technology Division at ANSER, where he leads technical and analytical efforts on advanced weapons systems, including the Joint Strike Fighter. Michael J. Hirschberg is an aerospace engineer at ANSER, Inc. He currently supports the Propulsion Management Team for the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Previous positions have included supporting the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition on the F-22 advanced tactical fighter and F119 engine programs, and working as a project engineer on various solid rocket motor development programs. He has authored several papers on engine development and V/STOL aircraft.