A Comparative Analysis of USAF Fixed-Wing Aircraft Losses in Southeast Asia Combat

Abstract

This report includes an analysis of all USAF fixed-wing aircraft combat losses in Southeast Asia from 1962 through 1973. Special attention is paid to aircraft loss rates, crewmember survival rates, threats encountered, and system(s) damaged. Specific comparisons are made among the F-4, F-105 and F-100 aircraft. The effect of one vs two engines upon aircraft survivability is addressed. An assessment of the effectiveness of fuel system vulnerability reduction modifications is made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADC016682

Entities

People

  • Gary B. Streets
  • Richard D. Gabbert

Organizations

  • Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Models
  • Aircrafts
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Munitions
  • North Vietnam
  • Projectiles
  • Small Arms
  • South Vietnam
  • Southeast Asia
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Warfare

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.