F-16 Dynamic Modeling and Simulation (0–0.6 Mach)

This project focuses on the dynamic modeling and basic pitch/roll/yaw control of the F-16 fighter aircraft in the subsonic flight regime (Mach 0–0.6), based on the NASA technical report:

Nguyen, L. T., Ogburn, M. E., Gilbert, W. P., Kibler, K. S., Brown, P. W., & Deal, P. L. (1979).
Simulator Study of Stall/Post-Stall Characteristics of a Fighter Airplane With Relaxed Longitudinal Static Stability. NASA TP-1538.

🔧 Project Description

The simulation aims to capture the 6 degree of freedom dynamics of the F-16 using realistic aerodynamic and propulsion data derived from the NASA report. The data is provided in .mat files, which must be loaded before running the model.

⚠️ Note: Pitch control need an update.

📦 Requirements

To run the simulation environment, ensure the following software and hardware are available:

• MATLAB with:
  • Aerospace Blockset
  • Aerosim Blockset
  • Simulink 3D Animation (for FlightGear integration)
• FlightGear (open-source flight simulator)
• Joystick (for manual flight control input)

🚀 How to Run

1. Clone or download the repository.
2. Open MATLAB and run the script to load engine and aerodynamic data (.mat files).
3. Connect your joystick and ensure it is configured correctly in MATLAB.
4. Launch FlightGear, verify it is listening for external Simulink input.
5. Open the Simulink model and start the simulation.

📚 Reference

NASA Technical Report TP-1538 (1979)