The awesome power of air force gunships

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Gunships have had a successful history of use in global military operations. The side-firing airborne weapon proved highly effective particularly during the Vietnam War. Aircraft equipped with gunships were considered a major threat for their lethal accuracy. The increasing use of gunships as major sources of airpower has remained with the USAF even after Vietnam, as indicated by the presence of eight AC-130Hs and 13 AC-130Us for the Air Force Special Operations Command.

Nonmanufacturing technology, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition ex Small Arms, Ammunition

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Air Force Aircraft of the Korean War

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The Korean War, which started on Jun 25, 1950, saw the large-scale participation of US Air Force aircraft. Some of the fighters, bombers and transports that fought during the conflict include the F-51 Mustang, the F-80 Shooting Star, the F-82 Twin Mustang, the F-84 Thunderjet, the F-86 Sabre, the F-94A/B, the B-26 Invader, the B-29 Superfortress, the B-45 Tornado, the C-46 Commando, the C-47 Skytrain, he C-54 Skymaster and the C-119 Flying Boxcar.

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The low-drag world of Jack Northrop

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The legendary Jack Northrop created a series of outstanding aircraft that ranged from a tiny wooden biplane to gigantic flying wings and he was personally at the leading edge of three distinct revolutions in aviation technology. The achievements of Jack Northrop and his company, the Northrop Corp., are discussed.

Product development, Engineering Services, Executive changes & profiles, Aircraft, Aeronautical Engineers, Innovations, Officials and employees, Aircraft industry, Northrop Corp., Northrop, Jack

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