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Describe three ways new technology affected the war?
1. First use of the B52 in combat. 2. First massive use of UAVs in combat. 3. First massive use of assault rifles in combat. 4. First massive use of helicopters in combat. To name a few.
Nixon involvement in the Vietnam war?
B52 Nixon, Commander in Chief; used the B52 against North Vietnam more than any other US president.
What year did the B52's go on tour first?
The Vietnam War was the B52s first war; commencing with Rolling Thunder in 1965.
What date was the AF B52 sent to Vietnam?
B52 Stratofortress heavy bombers commenced operations in theater in 1965.
When was the B-52 bomber first used?
Although the first B52s were lost to operational causes during the Vietnam War in 1965; the first loss to a SAM (Surface to Air Missile) occurred on 22 November 1972. The first probable kill (USAF disputes claim, states B52 was downed by a SAM) of a Stratofortress to an enemy jet (MiG21) flown by NVAF MAJ Pham Tuan was on 26 December 1972.
Describe three ways new technology affected the war?
1. First use of the B52 in combat. 2. First massive use of UAVs in combat. 3. First massive use of assault rifles in combat. 4. First massive use of helicopters in combat. To name a few.
What are the features of the B52 bomber?
The B52 has proven to be one of the most effective bombers in history. It had a combat range of 5,000 miles and could hold more than 10,000 pounds of bombs.
Nixon involvement in the Vietnam war?
B52 Nixon, Commander in Chief; used the B52 against North Vietnam more than any other US president.
What type of canons were used in World War 2?
B52's, clearly.
Did ford motor co make B-52 bombers for World War 2?
The B52 bomber did not make it's first flight until 1952, so there was no B52 made during WWII.
What year did the B52's go on tour first?
The Vietnam War was the B52s first war; commencing with Rolling Thunder in 1965.
What date was the AF B52 sent to Vietnam?
B52 Stratofortress heavy bombers commenced operations in theater in 1965.
How many pounds of fuel does the b52 hold?
I worked on the B52 in the seventies at Loring Air Force Base, and it was common to put 220 thousand pounds of fuel on a B52, which is about 36,000 gallons, along with a full load of bombs.
When was the B-52 bomber first used?
Although the first B52s were lost to operational causes during the Vietnam War in 1965; the first loss to a SAM (Surface to Air Missile) occurred on 22 November 1972. The first probable kill (USAF disputes claim, states B52 was downed by a SAM) of a Stratofortress to an enemy jet (MiG21) flown by NVAF MAJ Pham Tuan was on 26 December 1972.
Who plays rock lobster?
b52.
What wepons did the US use in the Vietnam war?
There were so many in the Vietnam war, only the highlighted ones are mentioned below: 1. M14 & M16 rifles/.45 pistol 2. M48A3 Patton medium tank & M551 Sheridan tank 3. M113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carrier/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle). 4. The F100 Super Sabre jet served in direct combat the longest of any US warplane in American history...from 1961 to 1971. 5. First combat usage of the B52 bomber. 6. F105 Thunderchief first time in US history that a warplane was pulled off the frontlines due to excessive combat losses. 7. Battleship USS New Jersey last time in history that a traditional all gunned battleship fought a war. 8. Histories first purpose built helicopter gunship to be used in combat the AH-1 Cobra. 8. First combat mission for the SR71 Black Bird reconnaissance plane.
What effects did the Cold War have on Vietnam?
Vietnam gave the "cold war" leaders the opportunity to perfect their "cold war" weapons...by actually using them in combat; e.g. the B52 & the MiG21 for example. SAMs and their accompanying radars as another example.
