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USAF Tactical Weapons Effects Tests - 1964


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"Produced in 1964, this awesome U.S. Air Force film shows tactical weapons tests against various types of targets using F-100 Super Sabre and other aircraft.

Over 100 target complexes were built to simulate enemy positions including anti-aircraft missiles sights similar to those used in Cuba.

Tests were also conducted of air to air missiles, air to ground and anti-tank weapons, and bombs.

 

At the 3 minute mark, a radio-controlled drone is destroyed flying at 180 miles per hour.

A sidewinder missile fired from the F-104 sidewinder is seen destroying an F-80 at the

mark.

The F-105 Thunderchief is also seen performing ground attacks, including attacks with napalm.

F-84F Thunderstreaks are also seen in the film. The Zuni rocket is seen at the

mark. At
four Starfighters are seen dropping napalm on a simulated enemy convoy.

Barges were also used in the test to simulate enemy landing forces (see

).

 

At the 15 minute mark a terrible accident is seen, in which the chase aircraft and primary in a test strike were destroyed by fragments, forcing both pilots to eject.

At the 16 minute mark, F-100s and F-104s fire Bullpup missiles at a parked train including a steam locomotive.

The Fairchild C-123 Provider, shown in 123H prototype form with wide track undercarriage and two underwing J85 booster engines is also shown being tested at the

mark.

The C-130 is also shown being put through its paces as part of combat testing."

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