A Silver Cigar

The B-29 is the only bomber to have

dropped nuclear weapons in anger
It debuted during WWII
The B-29 was slow and an easy target
It could carry about 20,000lb of traditional
ordinance
The Soviets copied it and built the Tu-4 as
a counter
A fuselage is at the USAF museum

Figure 15, B-29 Training Flight

Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B29_Superfortress#/media/File:B29.maxwell.750pix.jpg

Propeller Power
Propeller craft remained in service for a
variety of roles
New aircraft, like the F-82, were designed
for special roles
Propeller craft could travel farther, carry
more, and be larger
Leftovers from WWII were used to save
money
Limited success against jets with the
Hawker Sea Fury

FIgure 16, F-82 Twin Horse

Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Americ
an_F82_Twin_Mustang#/media/File:North_American_X

The Helicopter
The helicopter made its debut in Korea as a medivac vehicle
It had the ability to land and takeoff in the most remote of places
Early helicopters were very underpowered

The gunships of Vietnam and

today were a long way off
Helicopters were very fragile and
had little space
They nonetheless saved
numerous lives

Figure 17, Helicopter on a Hill

Source:http://www.historynet.com/the-rise-of-the-helicopterduring-the-korean-war.htm

United Nations Weapons During the Korean War

M1 Garand
designed in 1932 by John C Garand
Standard service rifle for us army 19361957
replaced the 1903 springfield
replaced by the m14

Fig.18, Stock Picture of a M1 Garand

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1_Garand

United Nations Weapons During the Korean War

Thompson Submachine Gun
Originally designed to be a World War 1
trench clearing gun.
Popular with Chicago Gangsters during
prohibition.
US service from 1938-1971.
Used by both sides as standard issue
weapons.

Fig. 20, Stock picture of a Thompson Submachine

Gun
Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thompson_subm
achine_gun

United Nations Weapons During the Korean War

M1, 2 and 3 Carbine
Originally mass produced between 1942
to 1945.
The M2 was a M1 with semi and full auto
capabilities.
The M3 was a M1 or M2 equipped with an
infrared scope.

Fig. 19, Stock Picture of a M1 Carbine

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1_carbine

Communist States Weapons During the Korean War

PPS-43
Improved and cheaper version of the PPS42.
Standard soviet weapon from 1943 to
1945.
Chinas Type 54 was based of of this
weapon.

Fig. 21, Stock Model PPS-43

Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
PPS_submachine_gun

Communist States Weapons During the Korean War

PPSh-41
Major soviet weapon during World war 2.
Was formally replaced in 1950 by the AK47.
Used heavily by soviet allies throughout
the 1970.

Fig. 22, Stock model PPSh-41

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PPSh-41

Communist States Weapons During the Korean War

MG 08
One of the oldest guns used in the war
Very few original German MG08 were
used
Mainly the Chinese copy was used
used by the chinese from 1911 to mid
1960s..

Fig. 23, MG 08 with front plate

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_08

The AK-47
Not used in the korean war.
developed and made during the korean
war.
Most Reliable gun ever made.
Has been used in every single conflicted
besides the korean war since its creation.
1 in 5 gun in the world today are AK-47s.

Fig. 24, Russian soldier holding AK-47

Source:http://www.militaryfactory.com/imageviewer
/sa/pic-detail.asp?
smallarms_id=19&sCurrentPic=pic4

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