A declassified U.S. Air Force film entitled “Any Target Any Time: Tactical Weapons Systems in Southeast Asia” and made during the closing years of the Vietnam War, this film explores the power of new aircraft and missiles during the war. Marking a giant leap forward in combat, the film discusses the need for advanced air support considering the forest canopies of Vietnam at mark 02:20 and groundtoair missiles used by the North Vietnamese. To illustrate this point, at mark 03:50, the film reminds the viewer that although U.S. aircraft bombed the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a logical system that wound its way through North Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, on a regular basis, enemy work crews were quickly able to repair any damage. The introduction of such “unconventional” systems as the AC130 sidefiring gunship proved to be far more powerful during armed reconnaissance missions. At mark 06:30, we’re introduced to the OV10, equipped with lasertargeted systems for use during daytime or nighttime missions. The technology gave way to additional laser bomb attacks and “precision bombing,” as noted at mark 07:45. Among the aircraft utilizing the technology was the F4 Phantom fighter, as noted beginning at mark 08:10. Tactical Loran Stations, introduced at mark 11:00, also assisted the war effort and bolstered air superiority. The heatseeking Sidewinder missile, introduced at mark 13:08, was another useful tool during dogfights. The use of avionics, including the development of the F111 and the A7D, are also discussed.
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