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In the military how many men are in a stick?
Was normally referred to as "one flight" (of Hueys=UH1 Iroquois). Therefore, you couldn't define a stick by the amount of men in it; because a flight could be anywhere from 2 to 20 choppers.
What was the first helicopter gunship?
Some of the UH-1s (Hueys) were later fitted with rockets and guns to fly escort for UH-1 troop carriers. In the 'gunship' role, the UH1 couldn't carry troops because of the weight. It was the first to be called a 'gunship' specifically, but that was simply to differentiate it from the standard utility UH-1s...despite that even they had a pintle mounted gun on each side. Despite what Hollywood might have us believe, the UH1 'gunship', like the ACH-47, wasn't effective enough in the attack role to be deployed in significant numbers, especially since UH-1s were in such high demand as transport aircraft. The AH-1 Cobra was a purpose-built attack variant of the UH-1 that used the same powertrain as the UH-1, so it's a good example to see what makes an attack helicopter. The Cobra's flight crew sit fore and aft (like the Sioux above) to reduce the cross section presented to the enemy. It was built specifically as an attack helicopter at the expense of the utility role: it couldn't carry any logistical loads while armed, either internally or on a hook. The Cobra was indeed the first true 'gunship' and still serves in that role, mostly for allies of the US. It continues to be modernized and updated for the Marines as projected mission requirements change, including characteristics that we now see as essential to a modern 'gunship': twin engines, night operation, interoperability with ground forces, stand-off targeting, etc.
What were the 4 weapons used by the US in Vietnam war?
USAF: F100 Supersabre Jets; F101 Voodoo Jets; F102 Delta Dagger Jets; F104 Starfighters; F105 thunderchiefs; A1 Skyraiders (See film: Rescue Dawn); A7 Corsair II's; F4 Phantom II's; B57 Canberra Bombers; B52 Stratofortress Bombers; SR71 Blackbird Spyplanes; U2 Spyplanes; 0-1 Bird Dog observation planes; 0-2 Skymaster observation planes; 0V-10 Bronco observation/attack planes; AC-130 Spectre gunships. CH53/HH53 Jolly Green Giant helicopters. USN: A1 Skyraiders; A4 Skyhawks; A6 Intruders (See film: Flight of the Intruder); A7 Corsair II; F8 Crusader, F4 Phantom II's. USMC: Flew Navy jets listed above. USA: Flew: UH1 Huey helicopters; AH-1 Cobra helicopters; CH47 Chinooks; Kiowas; Cayuse; and Mohawk twin engined observation airplanes. USN: Manned battleship USS New Jersey (16" gun Iowa Class battleship); Heavy cruisers with 8" guns; Light cruisers with 6" guns; Destroyers with 5" guns; and Aircraft Carriers. USN Brown Water Navy (Riverine Forces): Manned Swift Boats (PCF-Patrol Craft Fast, all aluminum 50 footers); PBR (Patrol Boat River-all fiberglass 32 footers); Alpha Boats (ASPB-Assault Support Patrol Boats, all steel construction); and Monitors (Riverine Battleships). USA/USMC: M48A3 Patton tanks; M41 Walker Bulldog Light tanks (ARVN use only); M551 Sheridan tanks (US Cavalry only); M42 Dusters (twin barreled 40mm guns); M113 ACAVs (US Army/ARVN only); M50 Ontos (USMC only); V-100 Armored Cars; Gun Trucks; 105mm, 155mm, towed artillery; 8", 155mm, 175mm Self Propelled Guns; 60mm, 81mm, 4.2" mortars; 90mm, 106mm Recoilless rifles; M14 & M16 rifles; M60 & .50 caliber Browning machine guns; 45 pistols; hand grenades; claymore anti personnel land mines; M72 LAW rockets (light anti-tank weapons).
How many jobs did the Vietnam war create?
A few examples: 1. Ship builders had to recondition for war the WWII Iowa class battleship USS New Jersey for gunline duty in Vietnam. As well as repair guns on worn cruisers and destroyers. And repair battle damaged aircraft carriers such as the Enterprise and Oriskany which suffered massive (and fatal fires). 2. Automobile manufacturers built and repaired new M48 Patton medium gun tanks; General motors built brand new, and the final US Army "light tank"...the M551 Sheridan which was immediately fielded in Vietnam in 1969...over 1,500 were built. 3. Litterly THOUSANDS of M113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carriers/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles) were...and still are being built/or re-manufactured (updated). 4. Millions of bullets and the brand new M16 Jungle Rifle (originally intended for fighting only in Vietnam) were being built. 5. The US Navy Swift Boat was built in the state of Louisiana; the new PBR (Patrol Boat River) was built in the state of Washington; the new all steel Alpha boat (ASPB-Assault Support Patrol Boat) was built in the state of Oregon. 6. Aircraft manufacturer's such as Boeing, Bell, Sikorsky; Chance Vought, McDonnell Douglas, North American, Lockheed, Convair, etc. had to repair/replace: F100 Super Sabre jets; F101 Voodoo jets; F102 Delta Daggers; F104 Starfighters; A1 Skyraiders; A4 Skyhawks; A6 Intruders; A7 Corsair IIs; F8 Crusaders; F4 Phantoms; B52 Bombers; B57 Canberra bombers; U2 Spyplanes; SR71 Blackbird spyplanes; AC130 Spectre Gunships; Helicopters: AH1 Cobra's; UH1 Hueys (Iroquois); CH23 Sea Horses; CH21 Shawnees; CH47 Chinooks; OH58 Kiawas; OH6 Cayuse; CH46 Sea Knights; O-1 Bird Dog artillery observation airplanes; O-2 Skymaster observation planes; OV10 Broncos, etc. 7. Food companies (C Rations) and clothing companies (uniforms), as well as medical companies had to supply their products as well.
What guns were you using in Vietnam?
Allied tanks during the Vietnam War were the: 1. M48 Patton tank-90mm gun 2. M551 Sheridan light tank (Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicle) 152mm gun. 3. Australian CENTURION medium tank-84mm gun (20 pounder) 4. M41 Walker Bulldog light tank-76mm gun (used only by the ARVN forces/South Viet Army). NVA (North Viet Army) armor: 1. T54 or T55 medium tank-100mm gun (Communist Chinese/Soviet supplied) 2. PT76 Amphibious light tank-76mm gun (Communist Chinese/Soviet supplied) Allied artillery: 1. 105mm, 155mm field guns 2. 60mm, 81mm, 4.2" mortars 3. 90mm & 106mm recoilless rifles 4. 90mm, 8", 155mm, and 175 SPG (Self Propelled Guns) 5. 40mm twin barreled M42 Dusters 6. Six barreled 106mm M50 Ontos Allied small arms: 1. M14 US Rifle 2. M16 Jungle Rifle 3. Earlier usage consisted of WWII small arms before being replaced by 1 & 2 above. NVA & VC small arms: 1. WWII small arms 2. SKS semi-automatic carbines (Chinese Communist/Soviet supplied) 3. AK47 Assault Rifles (Chinese Communist/Soviet supplied) Allied attack jets: 1. All or most equipped with missiles and 20mm cannons (the B-52 bombers were equipped with quad .50 caliber tail gunners): F100 Super Sabre; F101 Voodoo; F102 Delta Dagger; F104 Starfighter; F105 thunderchief; A-1 Skyraider propeller driven dive bomber; A4 Skyhawk; A6 Intruder; A7 Corsair II; F8 Crusader; F4 Phantom II. 2. Helicopters armed with 2.75 inch rockets (unguided) and 7.62mm machine guns: CH13 Sioux; CH34 Choctaw; CH21 Shawnee; CH47 Chinook; UH1 Iroquois (Huey); AH1 Cobra; CH46 Sea Knight; OH-6 Cayuse; OH-58 Kiowa. 3. Riverine boats: Swift Boats-81mm and three .50 caliber machineguns; PBRs .50 caliber machineguns. 4. US Navy Iowa Class battleship USS New Jersey-9 16" guns; Heavy Cruisers-8" guns; Light Cruisers-6" guns; Destroyers-5" guns. NVAF (North Vietnamese Air Force) jets: 1. MiG17 (Communist Chinese/Soviet Supplied) 2. MiG19 (Supplied only by Communist China) 3. MiG21 (Supplied primarily by the Soviet Union)
