Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. PAVE AEGIS Weapon System (AC-130E Gunship)

Abstract

Conceived in 1970, the PAVE AEGIS system went from concept to combat in little more than a year. The explosive power of the 105mm howitzer and the accuracy of the digital computer combined to make the AC-130E PAVE AEGIS equipped gunship a truly awesome weapon system. This report discusses the authorization, initial test, and combat employment of the system. Much of the data concerning the PAVE AEGIS project was obtained from the files of 7AF, 7/13AF, and the 16505, Ubon RTAFB. Additionally, interviews granted by the Commander, crew members, and support personnel of the 16th Special Operations Squadron were of great help. Without their assistance it would have been extremely difficult to relate the significant aspects of the PAVE AEGIS system to the operational environment in Southeast Asia (SEA).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 30, 1973
Accession Number
ADA487279

Entities

People

  • Thomas
  • Till

Organizations

  • Pacific Air Forces

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Asia
  • Combat Operations
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Employment
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Military Science
  • Munitions
  • Southeast Asia
  • Test And Evaluation
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering