Adversary Flight Support
WE FIGHT LIKE THE ENEMY
Threat Based Air Dominance
Since 2018, Alpha-1 has provided highly specialized Adversary Air support to the USAF/USMC Weapons School and the US Army Aviation Tactics Instructor Course (ATIC).
Adversary Flight Support
Adversary Flight Support delivers realistic, threat-representative air operations that replicate modern adversary tactics, profiles, and decision making. By flying aircraft configured to mirror hostile platforms and behaviors, this capability gives U.S. and allied warfighters true-to-threat training that exposes gaps, sharpens detection and engagement timelines, and stress-tests tactics, sensors, and command decisions under operationally relevant conditions. The result is measurably higher readiness, faster adaptation to evolving threats, and a decisive advantage before the first real engagement ever occurs.
Rotary-wing Services include:
- Adversary Rotary Wing Academic Training
- Dissimilar Air Combat Maneuvering (DACM) Training
- Defensive Maneuvering
- Adversary Close Air Support and Ground Attack
Fixed-wing Services include:
- DACM Training
- Adversary Ground Attack and Close Air Support
- Cruise Missile Replication
Adversary UAS Replication
Kamikaze/FPV Drone Replication
Loiter Munition Replication
Threat C3/ISR Replication
- US-registered, FAA-certificated Tac EZ Aircraft
- Operating under FAR Part 91
- 2-place, tandem seat configuration
- Reliable – 10:1 Flight Hours to Maintenance Hours
- Economical – < 8 Gph fuel burn
- Cruise speed -180 KTAS
- Maximum altitude 18,000’
- Aircraft meet FAA ADS-B requirements
- Over 5 hours of endurance with 30-minute reserve
- Video capture with Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Group 3 UAS Adversary Replication
Group 3 UAS
Adversary Replication
Full and 1/2 Scale Shahed-136 Reproduction
WE FIGHT LIKE THE ENEMY
Shahed-136 Replicas
These lifelike, destructible replicas offer a unique capability to the War Department and Defense Industry, affording them opportunities including Research, Test, Counter-Drone Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) Development, Targeting, and Gunnery.
Full and 1/2 Scale Shahed-136 Reproduction
FEATURES
- Realistic construction and materials offer similar IR/EO signature characteristics as the Shahed-136
- Realistic speed and performance
- Powerplant options, including electric and gasoline motors (actual Shahed gasoline motor available)
- Projected 10-mile line-of-sight control range (FPV)
- Optional autopilot configuration with greater range
- Easy launch, remote control, and recovery
- On-board data gathering includes video and telemetry data
- On-site support offered with an optional customer training program
- Proudly built in San Antonio, Texas
Flight Training Services
Flight Training Services
Advanced Flight Training
Flight Training
Since 2018, Alpha-1 provides specialized, rotary-wing academic and flight training for DoD in the Mi-24D, MD-530F, and Bell 505.
Mi-24 Services include:
- Adversary Orientation Course
- Complete Mi-24 aircraft pilot qualification training, culminating in an FAA authorization
- Front-seat familiarization training
- Mission ride-along (front seat)
- Static display with hands-on instruction and cockpit orientations
MD-530F Services include:
- USAF MD-530F Pilot Basic and Tactical Mission Qualificatio
Bell 505 Services include:
- USAF Introductory Flight Training in Dothan, Alabama
- Platform Academic Training and Bell 505 Simulator Training
Contract Logistics Services
End-to-End Solutions
Contract Logistics
Since 2017, Alpha-1 provides specialized Aviation Contract Logistics Services to the US Army.
Contract Logistics Services
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Import and preparation of specialized OEM adversary fixed and rotary wing aircraft, foreign manuals, and components
- Translation of foreign OEM documentation
- Foreign aircraft systems test support
- Maintenance engineering support
- Aircraft maintenance support, including build-up, transport, flight test, and evaluation
Government Test Services and Support
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Captive carry
- Chase
- Test plan development
- Airspace coordination
- Adversary tactics replication
- Flight profile planning and briefing
- Test data analysis
- Test after-action review and debriefing
Recent test support customers include AMRDEC and Dynetics for the LowER AD Interceptor program
Government Test Services and Support
DoD Testing & Support
Fixed & Rotary Aircraft
Since 2019, Alpha-1 provides adversary fixed and rotary wing aircraft in support of various DoD weapons programs.
Specialized Consulting Services
Technical Reports & Threat Capabilities
Subject Matter Expertise
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Platform academic instruction
- Threat platform capabilities analysis, technical reporting and operational
- Test support for the High Energy Laser (HEL) program
- Test plan development and test execution support for HEL
- Test data collection and post-test analysis
- Threat Systems syllabi and courseware development
- Subject Matter Expertise regarding threat rotary and fixed wing aircraft, to include Mi-2, Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-24, Mi-35, modern MiG and Sukhoi aircraft, as well as threat Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS’)
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Platform academic instruction
Threat platform capabilities analysis, technical reporting and operational
Test support for the High Energy Laser (HEL) program
Test plan development and test execution support for HELO
Test data collection and post-test analysis
Threat Systems syllabi and courseware development
Subject Matter Expertise regarding threat rotary and fixed wing aircraft, to include Mi-2, Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-24, Mi-35, modern MiG and Sukhoi aircraft, as well as threat Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS’).
Specialized Consulting Services
Tools for the Warfighter
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Alpha-1 was awarded a Phase 1 SIBR contract (FA864920P0965) for the technology on 6 March, 2020.
ATHENA provides portable Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) without the need for specialized, instrumented ranges and heavy tactical pods. ATHENA harnesses the latest video and data analysis technology to create a ground-breaking training solution that significantly accelerates the learning process and maximizes student development.
Visual and data feedback enables the instructor to identify key patterns early, promoting good performance and stemming bad performance before it becomes habit.
Tools for the Warfighter
DoD Weapon Programs
Fixed & Rotary Aircraft
Alpha-1 partners with VADA Insight to produce ATHENA – Mission Analysis Technology