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Behavioral SciencesPsychology

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

Authors: Richard D. Gabbert; Gary B. Streets; AIR FORCE FLIGHT DYNAMICS LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
 
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.

Description: Final rept. Jun 1974-Mar 1975
Pages: 176
Report Date: DEC 1977
Report Number: C286610

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Keywords relating to this report:
ANTIAIRCRAFT DEFENSE SYSTEMS
ATTACK BOMBERS
COMPARISON
COUNTERINSURGENCY
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
DOWNED AIRCRAFT
FIXED WING AIRCRAFT
FLIGHT CREWS
JET BOMBERS
JET FIGHTERS
KILL PROBABILITIES
LOSSES
MILITARY AIRCRAFT
MISSIONS
OBSERVATION AIRCRAFTZ
OBSERVATION AIRCRAFTZJET FIGHTERS
RATES
SHORT TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT
SOUTHEAST ASIA
STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTIONS
SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL)
VULNERABILITY
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