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This escalation in the war saw the introduction of more capable US fighter aircraft. The USAF began to use the F-4 in the south, the VNAF was equipped with F-5 and A-37 fighter-bombers, and the USN complimented this with carrier borne F-4, A-4, A-6, and A-7 aircraft. In general, these aircraft could carry greater loads over longer distances than did the T-28 and F-100.

Fig 17 – F-4 Phantom II

Fig 18 – A-6 Intruder

Fig 19 – A-7 Corsair II

Fig 20 – A-4 Skyhawk

Fig 21 – F-5 Freedom Fighter

Fig 22 – A-37 Dragonfly

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