The douglas ac 47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of fixed wing gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. The gunship iii program was not without its difficulties, but four ac 119g shadows arrived at nha trang by the end of december 1968, along with advance elements of the 71st sos, whose personnel were largely called up from reserve units. At the time the aircraft was known as a dragonship, puff, the magic dragon. Jan 2, 2014 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic. Battlelog is a free social platform that ties into battlefield 4 and battlefield 3 and lets you socialize, track stats, plan your next game, and more from your web browser. Operation green inferno us marines vs viet cong number of control points. Fixedwing and rotarywing helicopter gunships are both included in this listing. Suggested by umg tom petty free fallin official music video. Ac47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay. Battlefield vietnam packs more dramatic moments in its gameplay than most any multiplayerfocused action game in the past few years. Equipped first with the ac a model gunship and later with the more advanced ac eh models, spectre aircrews proudly flew the.
Official patches to update battlefield vietnam to the latest version. The gunner fires the canopy machine gun with primary fire, and shoots out smoke grenades with secondary fire. The first c 47 s converted as gunships flew in dec. With the age of these molds, i really expected to see softer details, but the details are crisp and just about perfect. A gunsight from an a1 skyraider, 45 flares, and 24,000 rounds of ammunition. This mod improves bots, adds the ironsights minimod, and generally polishes the game. The ac 119ks were almost five times as expensive as the ac 119gs. Dec 02, 2004 a small patch for the game battlefield vietnam. It was designed to provide more firepower than light and medium groundattack aircraft in certain situations when ground forces called for close air support.
Jan 18, 2006 battlefield vietnam walkthrough this walkthrough includes detailed strategies for every map, weapon, and vehicle in the game, including a lengthy description on how to fly helicopters and make. The ac gunship ii superseded the ac47 spooky and ac119 shadow during the vietnam war. Usaf converted 53 c47s for use as gunships during the vietnam war. Enjoy, if there is any problems with the file being corrupt please report it immediatly in the. Game update patch to battlefield vietnam, an action game, v. The basic airframe is manufactured by lockheed, while boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship and for aircraft support. Ac 119k the eye the mind the heart of the stinger fire. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay. Improves critical error, but the manufacturer has not stated how. The driver fires tank shells with primary fire, and shoots a machine gun as secondary fire.
The spooky ii gets its name from the ac 47 of vietnam, the first spooky. As expected, ea has released the the battlefield vietnam 1. Heavy transportgunship with coaxial chain guns out the left side. In battlefield vietnam the ac 47 gunship is issued to the arvn and appears exclusively on fall of saigon. Command even more vietnam era vehicles, including the ontos supertank, the ac 47 gunship, and the t72 heavy tank wwii mod includes fan favorite bf1942 maps wake island, invasion of the philippines and iwo jima rebuilt in the new bf vietnam engine, and the fun allnew flamethrower kit.
The douglas ac 47 spooky was the first notable modern gunship. The douglas ac47 spooky began the longrunning line of fixedwing. In april 1962 a unique group of 30 usaf pilots were detailed to serve with the south vietnamese air force in its c 47 squadrons. Tracers leapt from the sixbarreled weapons so fast it seemed as if hoses were dispensing luminous water over the battlefield. In battlefield vietnam the ac47 gunship is issued to the arvn and appears exclusively on fall of saigon. Saw combat service in korea and vietnam as an attack aircraft and as a. The pilot is armed with unguided bombs that can be dropped in groups of five. Jan 27, 2008 my second video about the gunship in battlefield vietnam. The game was rereleased in march 15, 2005 as battlefield vietnam.
Military quotes military humor military service air force special operations ac puff the magic dragon aviation humor battlefield 4 royal air force. Electronic arts presents the latest update for battlefield. The ac47 is equipped with three m4 miniguns mounted in three spots. Ac u spooky ii, weapons are a 25mm cannon automatic, 40mm cannon automatic as long as it is continuously loaded 4 rounds at a time with one crew member running it and 105mm howitzer loaded 1 round at a time with 3 crew members running it. Bfv bravo mappack battlefield vietnam mods, maps, patches. The ac47 gunship in battlefield vietnam, 2 youtube. The first ac47 gunships arrived in vietnam in november 1965. Monograms 148 scale ac 47 vietnam gunship comes molded in medium gray plastic. With the vietnam conflict escalating in intensity and the aging ac47 unable to keep pace with. Once again, the c 47 was drafted into active service to become the usafs first operational gunship. History of ac47 gunships and the units that flew them in sea airforce. It featured recent patches for the game, as well as the new weapons, vehicles and maps that were.
Uaktualnienie patch do gry battlefield vietnam z gatunku gry akcji, wersja v. During vietnam war, the 16th sos became operational oct. The parts are almost flashfree, and the molding is just about perfect, which i found surprising. Battlefield vietnam bravo mappack by grenademan install. Get the best deals on original vietnam war patches when you shop the largest online selection at. There are a total of 14 vietnam war gunships 19551975 entries in the military factory. This latest patch for bf vietnam will update the game to version 1. Puff the magic dragon navy military us air force vietnam aircraft patches ebay. Monogram 5615 148 ac47 vietnam gunship kit first look.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. This section is dedicated to the gunships and their crews that flew in south east asia. Basic ac47 gunship patch design, similar to a 4th acssos insignia. The douglas ac47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of fixed wing gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. Schweres transportkampfflugzeug mit koaxialen bordmaschinenkanonen. This patch is a prized piece for any collectionespecially for the veteran or love one, who has served or is still serving with pride. Mar 10, 2018 official patches to update battlefield vietnam to the latest version. The battlefield franchise enters a new era equipped with more firepower, modernized weaponry and vehicles, and a deeper infantry experience from the jungles to the beaches of vietnam. Dear tripwire, please disable the ac 47 gunship or fix it for love of our ears the minute this thing enters the battlefield the game is stopped for me. Correct or not, this shows that the concept of the side ward firing guns shot in an inverted cone shaped concentration to the ground surely had its benefits for supporting the troops. In 1964, during the vietnam war, the popular douglas c 47 skytrain transport was successfully modified into a gunship by the united states air force with three sidefiring miniguns for circling attacks. This will patch your retail version of battlefield vietnam to version 1. Functioned during major operations as an airborne battlefield command and control center.
The lockheed acu spooky gunship is a heavily armed ground attack aircraft variant of the c hercules. Spooky aka puff ac47 working out at pleiku vietnam in 1969. With a fire rate of 6,000 rounds a minute, the barrels had to be cooled by the airstream while in flight. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. This permitted the vnaf to release some of its own experienced pilots to form new units for its rapidlyexpanding air arm. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. From villages on the ho chi minh trail to the city streets of hue wage modern warfare as the united states or north vietnamese army nva.
Electronic arts presents the latest update for battlefield vietnam. Oh6 loach is a scout helicopter used by the usmarines. The 3rd was inactivated in the summer of 69 and bien hoa became the 4th sos c flight. While slow and bulky, the ac 47 gunship can rain death upon ground troops and vehicles alike. Startseite downloads battlefield vietnam patches battlefield vietnam client patch 1. Developed during the vietnam war as project gunship ii, the ac replaced the douglas ac47 spooky, or gunship i.
On this website i hope to bring together as many resources as i can about the vietnam era u. The plane as a gunship soldiered on for many more years. Mar 14, 2004 battlefield vietnam also known as bfv is the second installment in the battlefield series and was developed by the now defunct dice canada and published by electronic arts. The ac 47 gunship the ac 47 was the first of the u. While slow and bulky, the ac47 gunship can rain death upon ground troops and vehicles alike. Vietnam war patch, usaf ac gunship spectre 16th special. Dear tripwire, please disable the ac 47 gunship rs2vietnam. It was equipped with three suu11 gun pods that contained general electric miniguns.
Vietnam conflict ac47d spooky gunship aircrew losses. Vc depot vc vc outpost vc vc base vc number of vehicles. Always looking for material and scans of anything related to south east asia to add to this. Introduced in january 1965, it was the first of the series of gunships in the vietnam war. Nicknamed spooky, the ac 47d gunship i was also armed with the 7. The douglas ac47 spooky was the first in a series of fixed wing gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war.
Heavy transport gunship with coaxial chain guns out the left side. During the tenure of the ac 47d in southeast asia, many had a part in the various fields that kept the old goonie flying and protecting those in harms way. Douglas ac47 spooky fixedwing gunship aircraft military factory. Air force douglas ac 47d gunship that was known as the dragonship, puff, the magic dragon and spooky. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. Contrary to popular belief, the ac47 operations did not end with the vietnam conflict. Heavy transport gunship with coaxial chain guns out the. The latest patch for battlefield vietnam has been released.
History of ac 47 gunships and the units that flew them in sea. From a humble modification of the apparently ageless c47. The official ww2 mod should be installed before patch v1. Battlefield video games from electronic arts, the source for the highest rated and exciting titles like battlefield 4 and battlefield. An ac47d, sn 4348499 of the 4 sos during the late 1960s gunships.
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