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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.
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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.
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.
What was used more in the Vietnam war helicopters or planes?
Fun to ride; no seat belts, doors were ALWAYS open. Lots of sharp turns and dives (for the grunts riding in them), beautiful scenery with a bird's eye view at hi speeds with plenty of fresh air and no restrictions (you could even shoot machine guns, rifles, or pistols from them). Worst part (besides getting shot down) was landing. Then the work began (walking thru jungles, etc. etc. etc.).
Official start of the Vietnam war?
This is a problem for historians. There actually is no official start. Most historians choose to use the date of 1961. The Vietnam War has been described by some writers as a "kaleidoscope"...changing patterns and forms. The war for US veterans in 1961 thru 1964 was totally different than the war fought by men in 1965 and 1966. The men that fought in '67 and '68 were totally surprised by the warfare that took place in Vietnam in 1970 and 1971. For the Airmen, the US Air Force F100 Super Sabre (jet fighter bomber) fought from 1962 until 1971. But most GI's never heard of it, nor ever saw it. Most men saw and heard of the F4 Phantom II. But that aircraft didn't begin to fight until '65.
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.
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.
The image of fighting jet plane of US?
Look at any of the websites, all show images. The most famous would be the F4 Phantom, the last US jet ace aircraft of the 20th century. And the only combat jet (that saw extensive combat) that was flown by all US branches of service IN COMBAT. The USAF F100 Super Sabre jet is the longest serving "in direct combat" of any US aircraft (1961 to 1971).
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 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 series of engines use engine time instead of aircraft time to record hours miles since overhaul?
F100 and F110 series
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 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.
What aircraft dropped napalm in the Vietnam war?
Attack aircraft headed for North Vietnam were generally armed with 500lb, 750lb, and 1,000lb general purpose HE (High Explosive) bombs. Aircraft headed for South Vietnam were generally in support of US/allied troops in contact (engaged in a firefight/battle with the enemy). Those bombs could be the same as those bombs headed north (to North Vietnam) or 250 pounders or napalm. Napalm was generally for ground troop support (CAS-Close Air Strikes) in RVN (Republic South Vietnam) and not as popular as television and story books (and war stories in general) like to depict. Audiences ENJOY FLAME and BIG FIRES on TV and at the Movies. Troops in the Nam got a kick out of it too, but in reality the flames went out shortly after impact. Sure, things burnt up in the kill zone (impact area), but the enemy simply backed up...waited...then moved foreward again. The USN or USAF A1 Skyraider (propeller driven/actually a WWII designed Dive Bomber that was designed in WWII but NEVER saw action in WWII, its first war was Korea, 2nd war was Nam) was a popular napalm dropper, then the F100 Super Sabre which was the King of supporting ground troops in Nam. The Super Sabre fought from 1961 until the middle of 1971 in Vietnam, it has the longest combat time in STEADY combat than any other US fighter bomber in history. USAF A1s were painted in camo; USN A1s were white or grey in color. The F100 was strictly a USAF bird and came in silver or camo paint schemes. Other US jets could also drop nape, but the A1s and F100 did it the most. The F100 was really a great strafer, it flew low and fast firing its four 20mm cannons as it came by you. Probably more 20mm shells were fired by the strafing F100s than any other US jet in Vietnam.
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.
What year tailgate fits a 1965 f100?
F100 1961-1966
