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FTA "The overarching ACE concept is aimed at allowing the pilot to shift “from single platform operator to mission commander” in charge not just of flying thei
by wffurr 6y ago
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"The overarching ACE concept is aimed at allowing the pilot to shift “from single platform operator to mission commander” in charge not just of flying their own aircraft but managing teams of drones slaved to their fighter jet."
- JoeDaDude 6y agoSuch a concept is well under development as the Air Force Loyal Wingman program. Boeing unveiled protoypes not long ago [1]. https://www.boeing.com/features/2020/05/boeing-rolls-out-first-loyal-wingman-unmanned-aircraft.page https://www.boeing.com/features/2020/05/boeing-rolls-out-fir...
- codeduck 6y agoSounds like a Protoss carrier fleet from StarCraft.
- sequoia 6y agoLet's go back even further https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeZNoEVycOc&feature=youtu.be&t=89 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeZNoEVycOc&feature=youtu.be... (Ur-Quan Dreadnought from Star Control II)
- lstroud 6y agoSo, Ender’s Game?