MiG Buster: A Closer Look at the Mark 22 Autoloading Cannon
The Mark 22 achieved the only successful downing of an enemy aircraft by naval gunfire during the Vietnam War
‘Swedish K’ Submachine Gun
Commonly known as the “Swedish K,” the Karl Gustav m/45 was popular with SOG and other U.S. special operations units for its compactness and reliability
A Closer Look at the F-8E Crusader
A closer look at the F-8E Crusader, the last U.S. fighter plane with guns as its primary armament.
The A-6 Intruder Allowed for Cutting-Edge Attacks in Vietnam
A brief history of the distinctive U.S. naval aircraft
Arsenal – North Vietnam’s Mi-6 “Hook”
North Vietnam's Soviet-built Mi-6 Hook went into service in 1962 as the world's largest and fastest helicopter
Arsenal – UH-34 Choctaw
The UH-34C Choctaw was the first production helicopter to feature an auto-hovering system
Arsenal – HH-43 Huskie
Featured two intermeshed contra-rotating rotors to facilitate hover control and eliminate the need for a tail rotor
Arsenal | CH-21 Shawnee, the Flying Banana
The Shawnee troop transport was first deployed to Vietnam in December 1961
North Vietnam’s M-43 120mm mortar
Of the NVA's supporting arms in battles around Dak To in 1967, the M-43 120mm was the most powerful
Arsenal | HH-53 Super Jolly Green Giant
The HH-53's armor, heavy lifting capability, maneuverability, range and speed made it ideal for CSAR and special ops during the Vietnam War
