Why do f14 have two pilots?
The primary reason any fighter aircraft would be designed for two crew members is work load. As avionics, sensors and weapon systems advance they become easier for a single pilot to operate, which is why far fewer fighter aircraft have two crew members now than in the past. They are for training pilots to fly them.
Why was Avro Arrow Cancelled?
On February 20, 1959, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker cancelled the Avro CF-105 Arrow jet-fighter interceptor program. The Arrow’s mounting costs, technical delays and government budget reductions contributed to its demise.
What is the slowest helicopter?
The Slowest Obviously, helicopters and VTOL planes, such as the Harrier, can hover at 0 mph. They don’t need aerofoil wings to begin or sustain flight.
Does the US still use Hueys?
It would take another 20 years before the Army could put the Huey into “official” retirement at the end of fiscal year 2012. With 51 Hueys still operating as late as 2011, most would be replaced by the twin-engine UH-72A Lakota utility helicopter. But the US Marine Corps has kept the Huey in military service.
How were soldiers treated when they returned home from Vietnam?
Perhaps the cruelest aspect of the war was the treatment of the returning soldiers. Unlike the hero status given to the returning soldiers form World War II, the soldiers that served in Vietnam were portrayed as baby killers, psychos, drug addicts and war mongers.
What happened to Vietnam veterans when they returned home?
Many Vietnam veterans built successful lives after they returned home from the war. They finished their educations, established good careers, and had families. But many other veterans had a tough time readjusting to life in the United States after they completed their military service.
Why did they call Vietnam vets baby killers?
Because they actually did kill babies. This was because of the My Lai Massacre where American soldiers attacked and killed between 347–504 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, men, women, children and babies. The North Vietnamese were outraged and started calling the American soldiers “Baby Killers.”
What is the fastest helicopter in the world?
Sikorsky X2
Why are hueys so loud?
When these huge blades pass through the air with some pitch on them, there is a large vacuum or low pressure left in their wake. I believe that the air pressure coming around both top and bottom of the pressurized side of the blade and then slapping together in the vacuum causes the noise.
What is the fastest jet?
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
When did the Army stop using hueys?
Bell UH-1 Iroquois
| UH-1 Iroquois / HU-1 “Huey” | |
|---|---|
| Primary users | United States Army (historical) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Australian Army (historical) See Operators section for others |
| Produced | 1956–1987 |
| Number built | >16,000 |
| Variants | Bell UH-1N Twin Huey Bell 204/205 Bell 212 |