| Accession Number | P01999.010 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | Vietnam |
| Date made | March 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Status to be assessed |
Vietnam. 1968-03. No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois helicopter gunship, UH-1B A2-1025, commonly known ...
Description
Vietnam. 1968-03. No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois helicopter gunship, UH-1B A2-1025, commonly known as "Ned Kelly", was the first RAAF helicopter to be fitted with a trial armament system which was fitted to each side of the helicopter. A number of armament variations were trialed including a sub-system which employed (on each side) an XM 159 airborne rocket pod containing nineteen 2.75 inch Folding Fin Aircraft Rockets, two side-mounted M60 C machine guns which were capable of firing 6000 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition; and two door mounted M60 machine guns; and a variation including on each side an XM157 plus an M134 mini-gun. (Donor DepAir file 417/5/48 Pt1)