Conflict side archive

Vietnam Weapons and Military Equipment

Weapons and military equipment linked to Vietnam in documented conflict-use records.

2 weapon systems

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

Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, Vietnam War +4 moreShenyang J-5/J-6Jet fighter familyBuilt: 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

Vietnam War, Cambodian-Vietnamese War +9 moreNorthrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger IISupersonic light fighter aircraftBuilt: 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.