If encountered by an opponent with more energy the opponent will usually start performing boom and zoom attacks. Įnergy fighting is an art in which you try to maintain or gain an energy advantage over your enemy, then use this energy advantage (and consequent maneuverability) to dominate your opponent.

Good high-speed handling, particularly a high v ne.

Higher mass, since heavier planes lose less energy in a climb.

Good firepower to be able to inflict damage within the short time frame of the bounce.

Good climb rates in order to achieve an altitude advantage to begin with.

Planes best suited for this tactic typically have: The loose deuce can be seen as a tactic using boom and zoom with energy fighting principles. It is important to note that altitude alone is not enough, there needs to be a distinct energy advantage or the bogey can simply follow into the zoom climb and counter-attack, which is what an energy fighter may try to do against a boom and zoomer by hiding his energy state.Įnergy fighting principles can also be incorporated into the boom and zoom, by modifying the attacks in such a way so as to prevent the enemy from gaining energy. This is done by engaging a bogey at a significant altitude advantage, diving on your opponent (booming), and then, after firing, climbing away to a safe altitude (zooming). The goal of this tactic is to maintain a constant energy advantage over your opponents and making yourself as difficult to engage as possible.

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