MODELING AND SIMULATION OF A FIXED-WING MILITARY AICRAFT (F-16 Falcon)
MODELING AND SIMULATION OF A FIXED-WING MILITARY AICRAFT (F-16 Falcon)

Author(s): Cristina-Mihaela IONIȚĂ, Florina-Mădălina BAROS
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: flight simulation; aircraft modeling; military aviation; F-16 Fighting Falcon; 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) model; MATLAB/Simulink simulation; flight control system;
Summary/Abstract: This paper presents the development of a real-time flight control simulator for the F-16 Fighting Falcon multi-role aircraft, focusing on modeling and simulation techniques used in military aviation. The simulator is implemented using MATLAB and Simulink for data processing and simulation, with FlightGear software providing real-time graphical visualization. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of simulation tools in improving aircraft control systems, pilot training, and tactical scenario development. The results validate the model’s capability to replicate real flight dynamics, supporting its application in both operational training and aircraft performance assessment. The integration of such simulation environments enhances military aviation strategies by enabling cost-effective, risk-free testing of complex flight scenarios.

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