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What caliber cannons did the Australian Centurion tanks have in the Vietnam War?
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Who were north Vietnam's allies in the Vietnam war?
All of their tanks, jets, cannons, AKs, shells, grenades, trucks, AAA, SAMs, torpedo boats, tractors, missiles, and training came from the USSR or Red China.
What are the weapons use on the air?
During WW2 aircraft used machine guns and automatic cannons, 20mm primarily. During the Vietnam War, jet aircraft used 20/30mm cannons and air to air missiles during aerial combat (dog-fights).
Were there cannons at the Battle of Hastings?
no, cannons and gunpowder only appeared in Europe in the 1300s.
What weapons does a Spitfire have?
.303 caliber machine guns mounted in the wings. Later models replaced those with 20mm Hispano-Suiza cannons.
Who is napoleon in the civil war?
In the American Civil War, there were widely used Artillery Cannons that were known as Napoleon Cannons. The proper name for these cannons were the 12 Pound Cannons, due to the fact they were designed to fire shots that weighed 12 pounds.
What weapon's did they used in tanks and aircrafts?
Tanks use cannons; and aircraft use machine guns or automatic cannons (small caliber such as 20mm, 30mm, etc). Tank cannons are called "main guns." During the Vietnam War, the US Patton tanks fired 90mm main guns; while the Australian Centurion tanks fired 84mm guns.
What allies were present in Vietnam and what role did they play?
Australia, New Zealand, ROK, RVN, Thailand, Philippines. Only the Australians deployed their Centurion medium tanks to Vietnam. All other nations used US equipment. The New Zealanders initially used their own guns (artillery) but quickly switched to US cannons. ROK wanted to deploy some of their US supplied Patton tanks, but were discouraged from doing so by the US theater commander, possibly due to logistical red tape. Some B57 Canberra bombers were flown by Australian airmen in Vietnam, but it is believed they were USAF bombers.
How bad is a cannons damage?
it depends on what caliber you are using. The larger the caliber, the more damage. But almost any cannon is enough to blow a hole in your house
What machine gun was put on the fighter planes?
WWI was dominated by .30 caliber machineguns. WWII the US airplanes were ultimately armed with the deadly .50 caliber machine guns. German and Japanese planes during WWII still used .30 caliber machineguns, but supplemented those small caliber weapons with cannons.
What land vehicles were used in the Vietnam war?
The US used M42 Dusters, which mounted twin 40mm cannons; M48A3 Patton tanks, which mounted a 90mm gun; M551 Sheridans in the Cavalry squadrons, which mounted a 152mm gun; V-100 Armored Cars which mounted twin 30 caliber machineguns; and 155mm Self Propelled Guns. ARVN forces used the M41 Walker Bulldog Light Tank, mounting a 76mm cannon; and the Australians used their Centurion medium tanks, which mounted a 20 pounder gun (84mm cannon). In addition, all allied forces used the M113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carrier/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle) which mounted a .50 caliber machinegun, and two M60 machineguns on the port and starboard rear. The M60 mgs were .308 caliber (7.62mm NATO).
Who were north Vietnam's allies in the Vietnam war?
All of their tanks, jets, cannons, AKs, shells, grenades, trucks, AAA, SAMs, torpedo boats, tractors, missiles, and training came from the USSR or Red China.
How many cannons does a destroyer have?
A destroyer typically has multiple cannons, commonly known as naval guns. The specific number and size of the cannons vary depending on the class and design of the destroyer. Modern destroyers generally have various types of cannons, including smaller caliber guns for close-in defense and larger caliber guns for long-range naval gunfire support.
What are the weapons use on the air?
During WW2 aircraft used machine guns and automatic cannons, 20mm primarily. During the Vietnam War, jet aircraft used 20/30mm cannons and air to air missiles during aerial combat (dog-fights).
What is a collective noun for cannons?
Stand in of cannons
How many cannons where there on henry Hudson's ship?
There were no cannons on Hudson's ship cannons were not invented yet
What did Clint Eastwood use to get into the bank safe in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot?
an Oerlikon 20mm. Wit is one of the smallest caliber cannons in modern armaments. Which by the way in real life is much to weak to knock out 4 tanks as Red claimed to Johnny in the movie. it is also to small a caliber to do what it did in the movie. But that's the movies.
Are cemetery cannons military cannons?
Yes because these cannons are used to salute military soldiers that are not alive.
