1966 Vietnam War: The Battle Of Long Tan - Danger Close Napalm

1966 Vietnam War: The Battle Of Long Tan - Danger Close Napalm | DCS

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@00calvinlee00 3 сағат бұрын

Cap, the A-4A/B/C only had three bomb racks but could still carry a good war load and go a good distance. The A-4E introduced two extra pylons and upgraded engines. The Pratt and Whitney JP-52 turbojet same engines in the A-6 and E/A-6B were very powerful for the A-4. The Scooter was so speedy it could hit 500 kts in most configurations. Two years ago we watched a Scooter operate with three Mirage F-1s and he had no problem keeping up with them. My friends from VMA-131 flew A-4Es and Ms until 1994. In addition to the various Close Air Support and FastFAC missions, they did a lot of Dissimilar Air Combat Training against local units flying F-16s,A-7Ks,F-4Es from various Air National Guard Units and everything in the USN,USMC and USAF.

@firewolfy_6 2 сағат бұрын

The A4 Never got burners/reheat because it wasn't a fighter, it was an attacker. In Vietnam especially that meant it needed to Loiter for CAS missions meaning it needed to have lots of fuel and an efficient engine, which would not have been possible with an after burning engine designed for efficiency at high supersonic speeds.

@garys_stuff Сағат бұрын

Both crew in the Sea Vixen has a Martin Baker Mk.4 ejection seat.

@WendussyDynamics 10 минут бұрын

Enjoyed the setup and the A4/F4 join, really went the distance. Always appreciate every bit of the recreation, the boom boom is the cherry on top.

@Blueorange22 2 сағат бұрын

love how you recreate history. one of the best channels on youtube

@firewolfy_6 2 сағат бұрын

The A4 DID have an air to air radar. The A4K (Kahu) of the RNZAF had the AN/APG-66 which was designed originally for the F16 A/B. Project Kahu ultimately made the RNZAF Skyhawks possibly the most lethal variant of the Skyhawk, caring Mavericks Aim 9-L and even Paveways. But even all this fancy new tech still dint add more than the Fox2s to the Skyhawks missile arsenal

@b.elzebub9252 2 сағат бұрын

Love the combination of flying a serious relatively historically accurate mission with the shenanigans of a group of guys having fun with it.

@winelive5500 3 сағат бұрын

Cap, you really should read ‘Phantoms of the Jungle’ about the SASR (Aussie)

@NAND-Solution 3 сағат бұрын

Might I ask that you put a link to the book you are reading in these videos? Im sure goodreads and or amazon would be greatful for the extra seach/hits. Thanks for the videos you make. Your work enhances our hobby.

@gregoryhattenfels7864 3 сағат бұрын

My first posting was to 9 section, 12 platoon, D company .6 RAR ,you had to know the history of this battle and live up to the reputation of March further ,Shoot Straighter and Fight Harder.

@R0d_1984 47 минут бұрын

Onya cobber.

@waswolltihr1526 3 сағат бұрын

In the German airforce the Phantom was sometimes referred to as Luftverteidigungsdiesel which means air defense diesel.

@Nelly-m1k 4 сағат бұрын

Your videos are not just entertainment, they are a source of inspiration and learning. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!😉🧁🟧

@ariannem8629 58 минут бұрын

A4 has a turbojet and the F4 ALSO

@justinswain7540 Сағат бұрын

Hermes and Invincible were augmented early in the war by aircraft off of Atlantic Conveyer. When she was sunk, she was operating as an auxiliary aircraft carrier with cargo containers stacked to form hanger decks for GR.3's and helos. Because it lacked the dedicated facilities for maintenance and rearming, this was not a true aircraft carrier, but it did provide an immediate source of valuable replacement aircraft that would have otherwise been thousands of miles away when needed. When she was hit by an Exocet she was operating 10 helos, having already unloaded 14 Harriers to Invincible and Hermes.

@R0d_1984 43 минут бұрын

Love this time period, and the Vietnam war (technical aspects). The A-4 is one of my favorite; wish i could have worked out how to setup the A-4' brakes on the 3d pro...

@winelive5500 4 сағат бұрын

One of my country’s greatest battles, and my wife is from Vietnam 🇻🇳

@ludaMerlin69 4 сағат бұрын

I remember doing a case study in the academy for this battle. Looking forward to your interpretation!

@winelive5500 3 сағат бұрын

The movie Danger Close is great too, we owe our Anzac mates the kiwi artillery boys. Kiwi’s always been great fighters led by pacifists these days 😢

@TomWilson-sy4jo Сағат бұрын

Looking forward for the WW2 Marianas map for more Vietnam style scenarios, be nice to not fly over hotels and golf courses on the way to target

@Hanna-z3r7l 4 сағат бұрын

Your channel is a real KZbin gem where every video is a little work of art. Keep up the great work 🌙⛱⏳

@ariannem8629 59 минут бұрын

the 1e seat is the pilot the 2e seat is RIO radar intercept officer

@BoBnotThat1 Сағат бұрын

We just made a mobile ground based SAM missile system using sidewinders and AMRAAM. The Greyhawk or something? This thing Gravehawk SAM: A Closer Look at the UK’s Air Defense Gift to Ukraine