Abstract: The problems of agility and post stall maneuver, which have received extensive attention in recent years, are briefly depicted in this paper, including the presentation of these problems, the definition and metrics of agility, the main forms of unconventional (vectored) maneuver, the relationships between agility, combat effectiveness and flying qualities, the relationship between agility and aircraft design, etc.

Key words: agility, post stall maneuver, supennaneuverability, combat effectiveness, flying qualities