Military Aircraft of the Vietnam War – Can You Name Them All?
This bomber aircraft flew in Vietnam and is still in service today. What is it?
U.S. Air Force
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The U.S. Navy subsonic light attack aircraft shown here was designed to take over for the aging A-4 Skyhawk. Do you know what this aircraft is?
Robert L. Lawson
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This massive cargo aircraft entered service in 1968, and is still in service today. Can you tell us which aircraft this is?
U.S. Air Force
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This aircraft flew over 5,000 sorties across two deployments in the Vietnam War. Which aircraft is this?
U.S. Air Force
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Which Vietnam-era aircraft is this? It's a medium-lift, tandem-rotor transport aircraft.
Andrew Schmidt
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So well-liked, that it was used by the U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force during the 1960s. What is this jet from the Vietnam War?
U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation
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It takes a gifted pilot to fly this high-altitude reconnaissance plane. Which aircraft is this?
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There is no record of this aircraft ever fighting against an American plane in the Vietnam War, however, it was used for training purposes throughout. Which foreign-designed aircraft is this?
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Flying missions during Operation Market Time in the 1960s with the purpose of cutting off supplies being delivered to Vietnam by sea - this aircraft is called what?
U.S. Navy
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A critical piece of machinery during the Vietnam War - this large aircraft transported supplies from the U.S. almost non-stop. Which aircraft is this? Hint: it was nicknamed "Old Shaky".
David W. Menard
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This is the primary light-attack aircraft used in North Vietnam during the initial years of the Vietnam War. Do you know what it is?
Lt. JG Nelson, U.S. Navy
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Over 1,000 of these attack helicopters have been made since production started in 1967. They've been around a while but never more popular than in Vietnam. Which aircraft is this?
U.S. Army
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This aircraft entered service, as well as combat, during 1964. Do you know it?
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernest R. Scott, U.S. Navy
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This aircraft was replaced by the one in the question before this. It was one of the first aircraft carrier-based early warning aircraft. Do you know what it is?
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The plane shown here flew for a little while during peacetime after the Vietnam War, but most of it's service record took place from 1967 until the end of the war. Do you know this aircraft?
U.S. Air Force
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The supersonic fighter/bomber seen here became well known in Vietnam for carrying its payload much further than other fighters like the F-100. Do you know it?
U.S. Air Force
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It's first flight was in 1956 and its last is no where in sight. Do you know the name of this tanker that's still active in the U.S. Air Force?
U.S. Air Force
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Brought in from Russia during the Vietnam War, this helicopter was used briefly by the Vietnam People's Air Force. What's it called?
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Seen here: a single-seat attack aircraft that had a long, illustrious life. It served the U.S. for well over forty years. Do you know this plane by the image?
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There were only 50 of these ever built, but they were highly useful during the Vietnam War. What aircraft is this?
U.S. Air Force
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The old bird was pretty dated by the time the Vietnam War rolled around, which is why it served in recon and liaison roles only. Do you remember this old aircraft?
U.S. Army
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The U.S. recently retired this heavy-lift transport helicopter in 2012, but this bird saw plenty of action in its 50+ year history. What is it?
Staff Sgt. T.G. Kessler, U.S. Marine Corps
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This aircraft's main purpose was to intercept invading Soviet bombers in the 1950s and 1960s. During the Vietnam War, it was mostly a bomber escort. Can you tell us which aircraft this is?
NASA
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Roughly 500 of these aircraft are still in use with the U.S. in training roles. But during the Vietnam War days, this light fighter was highly useful. Do you know what it is? (This image is from the Iran Air Force)
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The first of several gunships for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, this aircraft was probably the most well-known. Do you know what it is?
U.S. Air Force
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Another aircraft in the Century Series, this fighter saw the most productive service of its lifespan during the Vietnam War. Can you tell us which fighter this is?
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This observation and attack aircraft served throughout the entirety of the Vietnam War. Can you name it?
U.S. Army
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This helicopter looks awfully familiar to another one on this list, but it's slightly different. What's this heavy-lift chopper called?
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Brought in to replace the aging A-1 Skyraider, which aircraft is this?
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Perhaps the most well-known aircraft of the 20th century, this legend played a role in the Vietnam War. What is it?
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Military Aircraft of the Vietnam War - Can You Name Them All?
WOW! You got them all right, that's impressive.
Nearly perfect! Good work.
Pretty Good!
Nothing to hang your head about!
You could use a little brushing up on your Vietnam-era aircraft.
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