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The Grumman F14 TOMCAT was the newest USN jet during the Viet War, and may have seen some flights over "some" hostile territory in Vietnam, possibly covering the final evacuation in 1975...during the closing months of the war. The F18 HORNET is newer than the TOMCAT, and didn't see any action in Vietnam.
The F4 Phantom II was king from Vietnam until about the time the Hornets and Tomcats really began to fill the ranks. The F4 could do it all...and was the only jet used as a FRONT LINE warplane by all three branches (Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps). The Tomcats, Hornets, Eagles, Falcons, Harriers, and the Raptor...all have a hard act to follow!
The Phantom was also America's LAST flying aces of the 20th century.
Another tough act to follow.
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No, the F-18 Hornet was not used in the Vietnam War. The Hornet was introduced into service by the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the 1980s, well after the Vietnam War had ended. During the Vietnam War, the primary aircraft used by the U.S. military were the F-4 Phantom II and the F-105 Thunderchief.
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Active planes in the US Air Force?
F15 Eagle F16 Flacon F18 Hornet F22 Raptor A 10 Thunderbolt/warthog
What are major characteristics of the Vietnam war?
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
Did France loose the Vietnam war?
Yes. Vietnam was a French colony. They lost a Vietnam War and were thrown out of Vietnam before America tried to win a war in Vietnam. America also lost a Vietnam War.
When was the first war covered on TV?
The Vietnam war from 1959 to 1975.
Vitenam war is a war of aggression or Civil War?
Vietnam War is a civil war because it was North Vietnam vs South Vietnam.
How high can a f18 hornet go?
48,789 FT
Who manufactures f18 hornet?
McDonnell Douglas originally did, now it is Boeing.
How long is a f18?
A F-18 Hornet has a length of 56 ft (17.1 m)
What is the difference between a f18 jet and f18 super hornet jet?
The original is the F/A-18C/D (Hornet) which is superseded by the F/A-18E/F (Super Hornet). Main differences are in the thrust to weigh ratio, how much more armament the E/F series can hold, and new electronic counter-measure capabilities.
Will Pakistan get f18 super hornet?
That remains to be seen, with the SU 30 and possibly Typhoon in the running too.
Active planes in the US Air Force?
F15 Eagle F16 Flacon F18 Hornet F22 Raptor A 10 Thunderbolt/warthog
What technological advances were made after the Vietnam War?
Cruise missiles; F18 Hornet; hi-tech riverine boats; m4 rifles; M1 Abrams tanks, stealth warships; UAV's (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles); GPS systems (replaces maps and compass), Kevlar helmets and body armor to replace the old steel pots (M1 steel helmets), to name a few.
What is an f18 jet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, it is both a fighter and attack bomber
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
Was the Vietnam war in Pennsylvania?
No, the Vietnam War was in Vietnam
What was the name of the major war in the 60s?
the Vietnam War
Did the USS Hornet serve in World War 1 and 2?
USS Hornet served only in the second world war. The CV-8 and the CV-12.
