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The Douglas A-1 Skyraider (see film: Rescue Dawn) was a propeller driven dive bomber/torpedo bomber designed during WWII, but only saw combat in Korea and Vietnam Wars. Only the USN/USMC (?) used the A1 in Korea; the USAF/USN/USMC (?) used the Skyraider in Vietnam. About 266 A1s were lost in the Vietnam War. The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (flown by Senator McCain) was strictly a USN/USMC jet. Nicknamed the "scooter" because it was small, easy to fly, and cheap to build and buy. Approximately 362 "scooters" were lost in the Vietnam War.
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What were Douglas aircraft jets used in nam?
The most famous are the: 1. Douglas A1 Skyraider, a propeller driven dive bomber (see film "Rescue Dawn" starring Christian Bale); Kondor has just recently marketed a 70" wingspan for a R/C (Radio Controlled) flying model of US Navy Lieutenant Patton's Douglas Skyraider. LTjg Patton shot down a NVAF MiG17 in aerial combat during the Vietnam War. 2. Douglas A4 Skyhawk jet, flown by Senator McCain. 3. Douglas DC-3 (C-47), flown as the gunship "Puff the Magic Dragon" in Vietnam.
How was aircraft used during Vietnam war?
The USAF & USN used to jets and jet bombers to strategically conduct an air war against North Vietnam. The USAF & USN additionally used jets and jet bombers to tactically support ground units in South Vietnam. All branches used helicopters during the war; The USAF & USN used chopppers to rescue downed airmen over North Vietnam, as well as in South Vietnam. The US Army/Marines used choppers for transport, re-supply, evacuations, and aerial gunship attacks during suppport of ground operations.
Is the color orange related to Vietnam in any way?
Agent Orange and Super Orange were the nicknames given to a herbicide and defoliant used by USA in the Vietnam War.
What was the last type of bomber to be powered by a propeller?
I believe that would be the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, as used in Vietnam in the late 1960's.
What engine is used for jets?
Jet Engine is used in jets.
What are jets used for?
jets are used for wars, shows and displays.
What do jets do?
Jets are used in War purposes. The Stealth ones are used to spy other countries.
What weapons did north Vietnam use during the Vietnam war?
1. NVAF flew MiG 17, 19, and 21 jets. 2. NVA manned PT76 and T54 tanks. 3. NVN manned P4 and P6 torpedo boats. 4. NVA used AKs.
Were super jets used in World War 2?
No, there were a few jets near the end, but none could be called 'super jets'.
How was naphthalene used in the Vietnam war?
Napalm: Used by the USNs Brown Water Navy (Riverine Force) in South Vietnam as flame throwers from Monitors (River Battleships). Used by USN, USMC, and USAF jets for CAS (Close Air Strikes/Support) for bombing near US/allied troops in contact (firefight); aluminum cannisters filled w/nape; INCENDIARY bombs.
What fuel is used in fighter jets?
White petrol or jetfuel is used. Most jets use JP-1 a type of kerosene for fuel.
Douglas aircraft used in Vietnam War?
Douglas had two famous aircraft in the Vietnam War: 1. A-1 Skyraider, a propeller driven WWII "designed" dive bomber/torpedo plane, which never saw service in WWII...but did fight in the Korean War as a navy blue painted fighter/bomber; and the Vietnam War as a camoflaged painted fighter bomber for the USAF and a regular grey/whitish fighter bomber for the USN. Depicted in the film, "Rescue Dawn" (based on a true story). About 3,000 A-1's were built, and about 266 Skyraiders were lost in the Vietnam War. 2. A-4 Skyhawk, a single jet engine attack aircraft, first entering US service in about 1954. Nicknamed the "scooter", among other names, it was well liked because it was small (wing-span about 26') which allowed MORE jets to be carried aboard carriers. Reportedly easy to fly, easy to maintain, and cheap to build. Used strictly by the USN/USMC during the Vietnam War, nearly 3,000 were built and about 362 were lost during the war. The A-7 Corsair II would replace the A-4. The A7 was the only single seat jet fighter/bomber that was designed, built, and sent directly into combat in Vietnam during the 1960's. All of the others had been designed or built during the 1950's. In addition, the A7 was used by BOTH the USAF and the USN in the Vietnam War.
