Greatest Fixed-Wing Combat Aircraft of the Vietnam War
Which aircraft was the greatest of the Vietnam War? Think: effectiveness, availability, efficiencyFast, multi-role and ubiquitous; flew with USNavy, Marines and Air Force.
The strategic bomber used in Arclight and Linebacker missions.
Russian interceptor used to solid-effect by the North Vietnamese Air Force.
1950s-era Russian fighter that brought 'dogfighting' into the Vietnam War.
Highest loss rate of any Vietnam War aircraft...but it had the hardest jobs against the toughest targets, too.
Navy attack aircraft that got low and, like the Thunderchief, flew against challenging targets.
Prop-driven, WWII-era tactical fighter that could carry more, loiter longer and deliver on-target like no other.
The master of ground attack at low level
Another tactical fighter - flew more sorties than any other U.S. fixed-wing aircraft during the VN war.
Oddball, challenging to fly...but it could dogfight like the MiG-17 and hit Mach like the MiG-21.
Slow, (almost) unarmed, the 0-1 was the "FAC" spotter aircraft used by the American armed forces.