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The F-100 carried four 20mm cannon. When we fired them, they had a built in dispersal pattern that covered roughly a 20 foot diameter at 2000 to 3000 foot slant range. When a mobile target was identified, the "Hun's" "20 Mike-Mike" were devastating to the enemy in Vietnam. We fired them on almost every mission. Some times we carried HEI (High Explosive Incendiary) rounds that were designed for armored or hardened targets. HEI rounds had shaped charges that penetrated these more difficult targets.
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What US jet aircraft suffered the highest loss rate in Vietnam?
The USAF F100 Super Sabre. The F100 fought in Vietnam from 1961 thru 1971, firing it's 20mm cannons against ground targets longer than any other jet attack aircraft. The Super Sabre was also amongst the most favorite to call in by ground forces, because the F100 came in low and CLOSE to the men on the ground all the while firing it's guns.
Was the USF F100 Super Sabre jet the best strafing aircraft?
Nearly all US jets conducted strafing missions during the war; including the F104 Starfighter and F102 Delta Dagger (former President Bush Jr's jet). However, the F100 was by far the favorite by the men on the ground. The F100 came in very low and very close to the men on the ground...thus very accurate. It was so good, that the USAF kept it in service for that role for 10 years in Vietnam, America's longest serving jet to fight in sustained combat.
What was the best aircraft in the Vietnam war?
Only the B-47 Stratojet and B-58 Hustler (depicted in film: FAIL SAFE) never saw combat in Vietnam. All other US Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Army aircraft saw service in Vietnam: F100 Super Sabre, F101 Voodoo, F102 Delta Dagger, F104 Starfighter, F105 Thunderchief, B52 Stratofortress, B57 Canberra, B66 Destroyer, A1 Skyraider, A4 Skyhawk, A6 Intruder, A7 Corsair II, F4 Phantom, F8 Crusader, C123 cargo planes, C119s, C130 cargo planes and AC130 Spectre Gunships, SR71 Blackbird, O1 Bird Dogs, O2 Skymasters, OV-10 Broncos, DC3/C47 cargo planes/puff the magic dragon gunships, F5 Freedom fighters, T28 Trojans, and the U2.
I served actve duty from 1959 to Dec 1962. I was in active reserve from 1962 to 1967. I never served in Vietnam. Am I considered a Vietnam veteran?
No, you are not considered a Vietnam veteran. To be considered a Vietnam veteran, one must have served in the Vietnam War theater of operations, which generally includes service in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia between the dates of July 26, 1959, and May 7, 1975. Since you did not serve in Vietnam, you are not considered a Vietnam veteran.
When did the US bomb Vietnam?
South Vietnam was bombed by ground support aircraft as early as the 1950s. NORTH VIETNAM was officially bombed right after the August 1964 attack in the Tonkin Gulf between the North Vietnamese Navy and the US Navy (down-played by the LBJ administration as the Tonkin Gulf Incident). The term "incident" was SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) during the cold war; translation: Seemingly EVERYTHING was an "incident". All of which was (designed) to avoid causing public panic and starting a nuclear war.
What US jet aircraft suffered the highest loss rate in Vietnam?
The USAF F100 Super Sabre. The F100 fought in Vietnam from 1961 thru 1971, firing it's 20mm cannons against ground targets longer than any other jet attack aircraft. The Super Sabre was also amongst the most favorite to call in by ground forces, because the F100 came in low and CLOSE to the men on the ground all the while firing it's guns.
How fast is a jet fighter plane?
One of the most common US jet fighter bombers of the Vietnam War was the F100 Super Sabre. Used only by the USAF, the Super Sabre, nicknamed the "Hun", fought from 1962 until 1971. During it's "gun-runs"/"bomb runs" averaged between 400 to 600 mph. Top speed exceeded 800 mph.
What was the most popular weapon in the Vietnam war?
The most favored air strike plane was the A1 Skyraider (propeller driven attack plane). The Sandy/Spad, its usual call sign, carried more ordnance than any other attack aircraft and could stay on target longer than any other airplane. The most favored jet strike plane was the F100 Super Sabre. The Super Sabre pilots brought their bombs in the closest & most accurate to the infantrymen (grunts) on the ground and the F100 pilots loved to strafe with their 20mm cannons.
What is the aircraft dropped the first bomb in Vietnam?
The first jet to drop bombs was the F100 Super Sabre as it was deployed to South East Asia in 1961. The first aircraft could be the WWII surplus bombers the A26 Invaders (formerly B26 Marauders), WWII surplus fighters (modified into fighter/bombers) Bearcats and Hellcats. The first post WWII planes would be the trainers T28 Trojans (prop driven) which were the first modern post WWII airplanes to see action in Vietnam. To recap: 1. First post WWII surplus plane to drop a bomb in the Vietnam War, probably the T28 Trojan by the South Viet Air Force. 2. First jet to drop bombs in the Viet War; the F100 Super Sabre.
What weapes did the Vietnam war used?
1. The longest serving US warplane in combat, the F100 Super Sabre. The F100 fought in Vietnam from 1961 until 1971 with no rest in between. 2. The deadliest bomber in history; the Strategic Air Command's B52 Stratofortress. 3. The US Navy's riverine force, the Swift Boat. 4. The US Army's M48 Patton medium gun tank and the new aluminum M551 Sheridan tank. Those are some samples of the weapons used in the Viet War.
Was the USF F100 Super Sabre jet the best strafing aircraft?
Nearly all US jets conducted strafing missions during the war; including the F104 Starfighter and F102 Delta Dagger (former President Bush Jr's jet). However, the F100 was by far the favorite by the men on the ground. The F100 came in very low and very close to the men on the ground...thus very accurate. It was so good, that the USAF kept it in service for that role for 10 years in Vietnam, America's longest serving jet to fight in sustained combat.
When did the vietcong attack a US base in the Vietnam war?
US military men first commenced operations in 1955. US jets (F-100 Super Sabres) began blasting South Vietnam in 1961. US jets commenced "openly" bombing North Vietnam in 1964. The F100 Super Sabre was the longest serving IN CONSTANT combat aircraft in US history; fighting for 10 straight years (1961-1971).
What is the difference beween a fighter plane and a bomber plane?
Jet fighters have no interior space to store bombs. Fighter/bombers such as the F105 Thunderchief do, which is why it was the number one bomber over North Vietnam...and suffered the highest loss rates of the war (for the amount of F105s built which was 833, of which nearly 400 were lost in the war). Fighters, such as the F100 Super Sabre, F101 Voodoo, F102 Delta dagger, F104 Starfighter, F8 Crusader, F4 Phantom II, were strictly fighters but were forced into bombing missions also. However, the fighters couldn't carry half the bomb load of the F105 thunderchief...while the "Thud" might carry 24 bombs, the F100 Super Sabre might carry only 4 bombs.
What kinds of weapons were involved in the Vietnam war?
The following list shows some of the weapons used in the war in Vietnam. 1. The main bomber of the war was the B52. 2. The longest serving fighter bomber of the war was the F100 Super Sabre jet, it fought on from 1961 until 1971. 3. The main tanks of the war were the M48 Patton and M551 Sheridan. 4. The primary riverine boats were the Swift Boats and PBRs. 5. The basic small arms of the war were the M16 and .45 pistol.
Did the Nebraska National Guard ever go to Vietnam?
Air NG units sent to Vietnam: 1. Colorado 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) flying F100 Super Sabres 2. New Mexico 188th TFS flying F100 Super Sabres 3. Iowa 174th TFS flying F100 Super Sabres 4. New York 136th TFS flying F100 Super Sabres Army NG units sent to Vietnam: 1. Alabama 650th Medical Detachment 2. Idaho 116th Engineers 3. Illonis 126th Supply 4. Indiana 151st Infantry/LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol) 5. Kentucky 2/138th Field Artillery 6. New Hampshire 3/197th Field Artillery 7. Rhode Island 107th Signal 8. Vermont 131st Engineers Over 7,000 US Guardsmen served in country; 97 Guardsmen died there.
Were their airforce reserves in Vietnam?
Yes, many USAF Reserve squadrons flew combat missions in Vietnam; especially from the F100 Supersabre units.
Was the B-52 bomber used in the Vietnam War?
All US jet fighters such as the F100 Super Sabre, F102 Delta Dagger, F104 Starfighter, F8 Crusader, F4 Phantom were ultimately used as fighter BOMBERS. The F101 Voodoo was used primarily as a reconnaissance jet. The A7 Corsair was designed, built, and deployed in the 1960's directly into combat in Vietnam. The F105 Thunderchief was designed as a fighter/bomber, the largest single engine jet bomber in the US inventory and the only such jet that could carry an atomic weapon completely concealed within it's fuselage. Only 833 F105's were built and nearly 400 of them were lost in the war, consequently the F4 Phantom took over much of the Thud's duties. Traditional US jet bombers used in Vietnam were: B57 Canberra (twin jet engines); the A6 Intruder, US Navy all weather medium bomber; and the B52 Stratofortress heavy bomber (eight jet engines). The US Navy A4 Skyhawk and the USAF F100 Super Sabre saw extensive action in the war which is reflected in their losses: 362 A4's were lost, and 242 Super Sabre's were lost in the war. The propeller driven single engine A1 Skyraider also saw alot of action, 266 were lost in the war. Probably the most un-sung jet fighter (bomber) was the F100 Super Sabre; it fought from 1962 until 1971. Conducting bombing missions in Laos, Cambodia, North Vietnam, and South Vietnam. The F100 has unfortunately been heavily overshadowed by the F4 Phantom...as have been most of the other US jet fighter bombers.
