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What helicopters in the first Vietnam war did not have a combat role?
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The Sioux (a bubble glassed whirlybird seen on the televison program MASH) was amongst the very first choppers used in Vietnam, followed by the CH-21 Shawnee and CH-34 Choctaw (Marine/Navy version was called the Sea Horse). All US Army birds are named after Indian tribes, except for the AH-1 Cobra (the original Cobra).
All US birds had a combat role; or else they wouldn't have been there. There primary missions were reconnaissance (scouting) & artillery adjustment (called spotting); then medivac (radio call-sign was dustoff) & supply.
As the war progressed, evolution took over. Helicopters became war machines; the Cobra and the Huey Gunship (UH-1 Iroquois).
Those two machines evolved into today's Apache and Blackhawk.
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What was the role of each country involved in the Vietnam War?
Besides the US; Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines sent COMBAT units to Vietnam.
What were the Hueys in the Vietnam war?
The Bell UH-1 series of United States helicopters, are also known as Hueys. The Huey became visually synonymous and symbolic of the Vietnam War in there role as making infantry air mobile and evacuating the wounded.
What advantages did the Americans have in Vietnam?
The helicopter. We not only had the latest technology in helicopters but planes and the navy with air craft carriers that assisted in the bombing of North Vietnam and Cambodia, where they would frequently hide on the Ho Chi Minh trail.
Why was the helicopter and important invention?
Helicopters were an important military invention because they enabled direct air transport without needing a runway. They were thus able to act as transports for the wounded in the Korean war and later in Vietnam from the front line directly to military emergency hospitals. This undoubtedly saved the lives of thousands of injured soldiers. ( The TV series 'MASH' is a great depiction of this ) . In Vietnam helicopters were more advanced and by then used to land troops in front line locations and in jungle and hilly areas where fixed wing aircraft could not operate. By the end of Vietnam helicopters were also acting in an assault role, able to operate in areas where jet fighters were relatively useless. In civilian use helicopters became rescue machines for shipping and very useful in many aspects of construction such as helping with erecting power pylons, logging and fire-fighting.
In 1965 your role in what country went from advisory to combat?
In January of 1965, the United States first deployed a combat unit to South Vietnam with the mission to protect American advisers on the ground there. Despite protests from other nations, as well as within the United States itself, American forces were gradually built up there for the rest of the year, clearly marking a move from "advisory" to "active military" support.
What is the role of the attack helicopters in the first gulf war?
The role of the attack helicopters in the first gulf war was to destabilize the foot soldiers of the Iraqis with a view to providing a leeway for the advancement of the Allied Forces foot soldiers
What are the cobras in the Vietnam war?
The term "cobras" in the context of the Vietnam War refers to the AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters that were used by the United States Army and Marine Corps. These helicopters played a significant role in providing close air support and conducting armed reconnaissance missions during the conflict. They were armed with various weapons, including machine guns, rockets, and missiles, making them effective in combat situations.
What was the role of each country involved in the Vietnam War?
Besides the US; Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines sent COMBAT units to Vietnam.
The American role in Vietnam was expanded into full-scale participation in combat by?
the attack of two U.S. destroyers by the north vietnamise
What is the attack cargo helicopter for?
You're referring to a helicopter gunship. Made popular in Vietnam, the French actually employed them first, mounting weapons onto H-21 and H-19 helicopters to provide close air support. This was done as the lighter helicopters of the time did not have enough power to sufficiently mount and carry weapons. These came about before dedicated attack helicopters made their appearance, and were replaced in the gunship role by those dedicated attack helicopters.
How did the gulf of tonkin resolution change Americas role in Vietnam?
From helping the Republic of South Vietnam combat communist insurgents (communist guerrillas=Viet Cong) to direct open warfare with the nation of North Vietnam.
What were the Hueys in the Vietnam war?
The Bell UH-1 series of United States helicopters, are also known as Hueys. The Huey became visually synonymous and symbolic of the Vietnam War in there role as making infantry air mobile and evacuating the wounded.
What was Americas first role in Vietnam and when did it occur?
The North Vietnam army was invading South Vietnam and Sv asked the US for help in repeling the Communist invasion.
What advantages did the Americans have in Vietnam?
The helicopter. We not only had the latest technology in helicopters but planes and the navy with air craft carriers that assisted in the bombing of North Vietnam and Cambodia, where they would frequently hide on the Ho Chi Minh trail.
Role of hellicopters in the Vietnam war?
Vietnam was history's first war with the helicopter as a primary attack and infantry carrying aircraft. The AH-1 Cobra (AH=Attack Helicopter) was America's first purpose built & combat fielded attack helicopter. Helicopters did practically everything: Medi-vaced wounded men; attacked with mini-guns, attacked with 2.75 inch rockets; attacked with machine guns; transported artillery; transported armored vehicles; recovered downed aircraft; transported riverine boats; performed re-supply functions in the field with water containers, fuel containers, spare parts, etc. Most important of all, helicopters formed the US Army's new type of infantry: The Airmobile Divisions, akin to WWII's Airborne Divisions (which were a new invention during WWII).
What questions do you ask for a Social Studies Fair Project on Vietnam War Weapons?
1. How did jet aircraft during the Vietnam War influence todays's air defense systems (today's anti-aircraft missiles/artillery and jet interceptors)? 2. How did the US Navy's role in Vietnam effect today's 21st century navy? 3. How did US armor (tanks and AFV's) effect today's 21st century armor? 4. What made the Viet War so special in regards to the small arms (rifles, pistols, machineguns, etc.) used then, and used today? 5. What was learned in Vietnam, in regards to hi-performance jet aircraft; in regards to aerial combat (dog-fighting) and the fighter/bomber role...supporting troops on the ground? 6. What was learned in Vietnam, in regards to personnel body armor for ground troops? 7. What was learned in Vietnam, in regards to rotor-wing aircraft (helicopters)?
Role of Vietnam's neighbors in Vietnam war?
All were officially neutral.
