Conflict archive

Cambodian-Vietnamese War Weapons and Equipment

Conflict between Vietnam and Democratic Kampuchea. This archive is present because import workflows supplied source-backed F-5 use by Vietnam against Khmer Rouge forces.

The Cambodian-Vietnamese War followed escalating clashes between Vietnam and Democratic Kampuchea and included Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia and subsequent fighting against Khmer Rouge forces.

This archive tracks weapon systems directly documented in Cambodian-Vietnamese War use.

Entries should be limited to systems with direct conflict-use sourcing.

2 weapon systems

Context

Status: Published archive
Domains: land, air

Shenyang J-5/J-6, Jet fighter family, Aircraft & UAVs

Aircraft & UAVsShenyang J-5/J-6Jet fighter familySide: CambodiaRole: Ground-attack fighterBuilt: Shenyang Aircraft Corporation / ChinaShenyang J-5/J-6 covers the Chinese-built MiG-17 and MiG-19 fighter families. The J-5 served as a single-seat interceptor, while the J-6 became a twin-engine fighter with heavy cannon armament and wide export service across Asia and Africa.

Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger II, Supersonic light fighter aircraft, Aircraft & UAVs

Aircraft & UAVsNorthrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger IISupersonic light fighter aircraftSide: VietnamRole: Captured fighter used for ground attackBuilt: Northrop Corporation / United StatesThe Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger II is a lightweight supersonic fighter family developed by Northrop for export customers and low operating cost. The later F-5E/F Tiger II added improved power, radar, and weapons fit, and the type saw documented combat service from Vietnam through Yemen, Africa, and Iran-related conflicts.