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FSX Vietnam War project - The airplanes
North American F-100 Super Sabre

Developed from the F-86 Sabre, and produced by North American as a supersonic jet fighter.
Also in service in Republic of China, Denmark, France and Turkey. It was replaced by the Phantom II.
Extensively used during Vietnam war, operating from Da Nang AFB, Phu Cat AFB and Thaïland bases.



The great portover of the FS9 freeware Classic Warbirds Design Team/SOH Donationware F-100C Super Sabre, specific for FSX Acceleration.
Available only at Sim-Outhouse, registration required.





Grumman OV-1 Mohawk

Produced by Grumman by 1969, as an military observation and attack aircraft, in service during 35 years.
Mainly used by US Army during Vietnam war, it flew many observation flights over Ho Chi Minh trail.

A great model, FSX and freeware, is available from Tim Piglet Conrad , available at  Flightsim.com







Pilatus PC-6 Porter

Produced by  the swiss factory Pilatus Aircraft, the Porter, in fact Turbo-porter, is a very versatile airplane. Still used by many sky-diving clubs, it was well-known during Vietnam war as a utility airplane, mainly used by Air America and RAAF.
One of the best STOL capabilities.

A FS 2004 freeware model (no VC), by Don Moser, is  available at FlightSim

A FS2004/ FSX payware model is available from  FlightSim Developers

And the new FSX, and freeware model from...
Tim Piglet Conrad !!
at          FlightSim
and at Simviation









Vought A-7 D/E Corsair II

Designed between 1962 and 1964 by Vought as carrier-base light attack aircraft, is based on Vought F-8 Crusader naval fighter.
A-7E (naval version) was introduced by US Navy in units in 1967 to replace A-4. USAF has introduced A-7D in units in order to replace several fighter-bomber airplanes : A-1 Skyraider, F-105 Thunderchief and F-100 Super Sabre.
In service during Vietnam war from 1967 (US Navy) to 1973, operated by US carriers, and from Korat ( Thaïland), and Bien Hoa (South-Vietnam) by USAF
Used until 1990 in US forces.

IRIS Freeware A-7 E, updated by Danny Garnier is Available at FlightSim

And the new and impressive version from RAZBAM (A-7 D and E versions) is available here






Cessna O-2 Skymaster.

O-2 was military version of Cessna 337 Skymaster, entered in service for USAF in FAC role in 1967, in order to replace Cessna O-1 Bird Dog. It is a twin-engine piston airplane.
He was later replace, during Vietnam war, by the Grumman OV-10 Bronco, but maintained in night mission role. In service until 1990.

Two models for FSX are available.

Freeware by Mike Stone, FSX update by Mark Rooks
Available at FlightSim

Payware by FSD, available here





Copyright : Xavier Carré, FSX Vietnam War project
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Classic Warbirds Design Team/SOH Donationware F-100C Super Sabre
 
 
Tim Piglet Conrad 's OV-1B
Pilatus PC-6 Porter from                             FSD                                  and Don Moser
 
Razbam A-7 D, 354th TFW, over Haïphong AA defense (Work in Progress), during Linebacker
 
Pilatus PC-6 Porter from  Tim Piglet
 
FSD O-2 over Gia Nghia, photoreal scenery coming soon