Abstract:

To solve the guidance problem of two planes cooperatively fighting with a single enemy fighter in air combat, an approximate optimum of the engagement maneuvering game is proposed. Firstly, through analyzing the geometry state, the state model the is built. Then, the plane’s restrictions are put forward and the advantage function of the integration state is constructed. Thirdly, a numerical solution using receding horizon control (RHC) is obtained. Finally, an air fight example is advanced. The results show that the designed game can maximize the state advantage, take favorable launching position and finally shoot before the enemy does. In sum, it is a quite effective engagement maneuvering strategy.