Combat survivability of hit aircraft

The paper is provides a preliminary breakdown susceptibility analysis for an aircraft PZL-130 ORLIK TC II in combat conditions. An analysis of breakdown forms and consequences for aircraft sections and installations in battle conditions including probability of being shot down when hit was made. The article presents a theoretical outline for calculation methods on aircraft kill probability in case of being shot, depending on critical element configuration and number of hits. The probability figures have been calculated for a specific model describing the aircraft PZL-130 ORLIK TC II. As a result of the conducted analysis it was possible to determine, for a specified weapon caliber, probabilities and effects of receiving combat damage.