How Long to Read F3D/EF-10 Skyknight Units of the Korean and Vietnam Wars

How Long Does it Take to Read F3D/EF-10 Skyknight Units of the Korean and Vietnam Wars?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 39 minutes to read F3D/EF-10 Skyknight Units of the Korean and Vietnam Wars by Joe Copalman

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Douglas F3D Skyknight was an early but effective attempt at combining new technologies together in a lethal package capable of shipboard operation. Whereas most fighters relied on speed and maneuverability, the portly, straight-winged F3D relied on three radars, four 20mm cannon, and – most importantly – darkness. Having first flown in March 1948, the Skyknight's first taste of war came in September 1952, when Marine Night Fighter Squadron 513 [VMF(N)-513] deployed to Korea. The most important job assigned to VMF(N)-513 was the escorting of USAF B-29 bombers over northern Korea. Whereas Chinese and North Korean MiG-15s relied on ground-controlled intercept radar for steering guidance into firing positions, the F3D, with its own onboard radars, was autonomously lethal – it could detect, track and target MiGs all on its own. Skyknight crews ended the Korean War with six nocturnal kills in exchange for one combat loss. After the war, 35 Skyknights were converted into electronic warfare (EW) aircraft. As US air operations over North Vietnam intensified in early 1965, the need for a tactical EW jet to provide electronic countermeasures (ECM) protection to accompany strike packages north became apparent. For all of its early effectiveness over North Vietnam, the proliferation of radar-guided guns and missiles began to erode the advantage created by EF-10 escort support, which flew its last combat mission in October 1969. This highly illustrated volume explores the F3D Skynights and their deployment during the Korean and Vietnam wars, using first-hand accounts from aircrew, original photographs and 30 profile artworks to explore their key roles as an escort aircraft and electronic warfare aircraft.

How long is F3D/EF-10 Skyknight Units of the Korean and Vietnam Wars?

F3D/EF-10 Skyknight Units of the Korean and Vietnam Wars by Joe Copalman is 97 pages long, and a total of 24,929 words.

This makes it 33% the length of the average book. It also has 30% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read F3D/EF-10 Skyknight Units of the Korean and Vietnam Wars Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 16 minutes to read F3D/EF-10 Skyknight Units of the Korean and Vietnam Wars aloud.

What Reading Level is F3D/EF-10 Skyknight Units of the Korean and Vietnam Wars?

F3D/EF-10 Skyknight Units of the Korean and Vietnam Wars is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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