Vietnam Typical Bomb Loads

[iambrb]

So I have some time before this starts, but was wondering if anyone had a good (free/online preferably) source to see the typical load carried by carrier-based A-4’s, F-4’s, A-7’, and especially A-6’s in the Vietnam time period?

 

[Paulw]

Let's see, Slicks Mk 82 to Mk 87, snakes some rock eye (CBUs). AS far as MERs go that would have to come from Bob. I think that usually all the heavy stuff was inboard, like 2000lb etc. There are myriads of ways that slinging ordnance could be done depending on the target, how many and if any thing other than air drop is carried. I am referring to rockets and missiles in this case.

A-4s, F-4s and F-8s used to carry bullpup and zuni rockets. If anybody else can help out with more info of better stuff please do.

 

[Hippy Ed]

This has some info on payloads for some Vietnam era a/c http://www.alternatewars.com/Archives/ATTK/Attack.htm

 

[moon puppy]

Can't answer that question, be specific, mission type, aircraft. I've never seen a site that has all the typical bombloads possible.

 

[iambrb]

Very specifically?

A-6A Intruder, using Mk. 82 - 500 pounders.

 

[moon puppy]

http://www.dstorm.eu/pages/loadout/loadout.html

These look like Desert Storm era loadouts.

Also found this thread with google.

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3579636.html

Keep the front inside MER point clear for landing gear clearance. Those would be stations 2 and 4 MERS, 1 and 5, load them up.

 

[Gator]

Cybermodeler just posted several load-out references on their website.

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks Kenny,

Here's a link to it. Wonder if they are going to do that for all their references.

http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/a-4/a-4c_loads.shtml