What are your favorite military vehicles, aircraft or ships?

CPL Dave Hoover — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 03:13:30 -0400

I've always loved the Battleships & PT Boats , P-38 Lighting & P-51Mustang, Abrams Tank & HMMWV (Humvee ).

Response by TSgt David L. made Mar 16 at 2018 3:50 AM

TSgt David L. — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 03:50:37 -0400

I like your list, CPL Dave Hoover. HMMWV-any version, M-1009, F-4 Phantom, P-38/51, M-113, M-60, LAV-25, F-15, B-52, and of course, the A-10!

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Mar 16 at 2018 5:58 AM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:58:50 -0400

CPL Dave Hoover I agree with you completely about the Battleships and the PT Boats. When it comes to Aircraft, I have always been a big fan of the F-4U Corsair, the P-38, and the F-14. When it comes to the ground, I like the old school Jeep and the Sherman Tank.

Response by SGT Carl Blas made Mar 16 at 2018 6:31 AM

SGT Carl Blas — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:31:30 -0400

I can only speak for what I had experience in to give a correct favorite.
Aircraft: UH1
Water craft: 10 man Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC)
Vehicle: Deuce and a Half, better then walking

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Mar 16 at 2018 7:23 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 07:23:04 -0400

The M151A3 1/4 ton Jeep.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2018 8:28 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:28:29 -0400

I love the A-10 !!! Saved my ass in combat.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2018 8:30 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:30:57 -0400

Helicopters - They are, in my opinion, quite the engineering feat and a machine that I don't really see being able to do much improving upon. Especially aircraft like the Chinook and Black Hawk.

Abrams - The Abrams came crashing through the door as the model for the next generation of tanks. It's a beast of a machine that I think still doesn't have a peer.

Bradley - I was an operator on one in my 7th Cav days so I'm a little partial.

F-15 - It's still undefeated after almost 40 years of existence.

Response by PO1 Don Gulizia made Mar 16 at 2018 9:07 AM

PO1 Don Gulizia — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:07:10 -0400

My first tour was on the USS Nimitz, so I'm somewhat partial to Nimitz-class aircraft carriers and F-14 Tomcats.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2018 9:19 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:19:54 -0400

My son and I love watching videos of Battleships firing. There's just something so satisfying about the smoke and fire and noise that you don't get with Tomahawk cruise missiles.

One of my favorite aircrafts is the B-24. Mainly because my grandfather flew one in WWII. I have some of his old manuals from back then. They wouldn't pass the political correctness test these days!

I'll second you on the Abrams being one of my favorite land vehicles. They supported us in Iraq and few things made you feel better than a couple of those beasts showing up to help.

Response by CPL Dave Hoover made Mar 16 at 2018 9:32 AM

CPL Dave Hoover — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:32:46 -0400

The Warthog, the enemies worst nightmare, U. S. Ground Forces best friend.

Response by LCpl Shane Couch made Mar 16 at 2018 10:28 AM

LCpl Shane Couch — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:28:16 -0400

Ground vehicle for me would be the HMMWV M997/M997-A2 (it's nice to have A/C) loved all HMMWV's though. I also love the LVS, aka Dragonwagon. It is just an all around versatile system.

Aircraft, I have always loved how beautiful the P-51 Mustang is but I would have to choose the A-10 Warthog on this one.

Watercraft, LCAC Hovercraft. Even though it is a loud and wet ride, it's just effing awesome!

Response by SPC David Willis made Mar 16 at 2018 12:37 PM

SPC David Willis — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:37:16 -0400

Which ever plane was flying me home. Also I'm partial to the bradleys having been a gunner on one.

Response by SGT Nathan G. made Mar 16 at 2018 1:59 PM

SGT Nathan G. — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 13:59:55 -0400

The Buffalo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_(mine_protected_vehicle)

Buffalo (mine protected vehicle) - Wikipedia

The Buffalo is a wheeled mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) armored military vehicle built by Force Protection, Inc., division of General Dynamics. It is the largest vehicle in Force Protection's line-up, followed by the Cougar MRAP and the Ocelot light protected patrol vehicle (LPPV).

Response by SGT Nathan G. made Mar 16 at 2018 2:20 PM

SGT Nathan G. — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:20:48 -0400

For Aircraft-
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvIJvPj_pjE

Awesome A-10 Thunderbolt II Brrrt Compilation - Happy Brrrt Day Special

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Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Mar 16 at 2018 2:28 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:28:23 -0400

Aircraft: P38 Lightning, P47 Thunderbolt , A-1 Skyraider and the A-10 Warthog. Navy ships/boats. WWII Era Fletcher Class Destroyers and the Gato/Baleo Class Submarines. You have to give it to the WWII Submariners , they actually did what the Germans attempted and more and on a lot bigger ocean. Vehicles, M1 Tank, the M3 Half Track, and the venerable M113 Armored Personnel Carrier. Wouldn't mind having a Buffalo either. I have to pick a favorite weapon, Ma Deuce would come to mind.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2018 2:35 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:35:13 -0400

SR-71, Blackbird -- the fastest planes that ever took flight. The official fastest record it holds is 2,193.13 mph.

Over 4,000 missiles were fired at the Blackbird in the 25 years it was flown, but none ever hit it. The Blackbird was just too fast and its evasive tactic was just to speed up until the missile couldn’t keep up with it. Wut?? MADNESS!!! :):)

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Mar 16 at 2018 2:38 PM

SSgt Boyd Herrst — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:38:01 -0400

Whatever does the best job of keeping our troops safe... they’ve all got the good purpose.. and that’s keeping us alive... They’re as good as those than man them..

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Mar 16 at 2018 3:17 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:17:06 -0400

Huey,Puff,Buff and what ever the hell that aircraft was that got me out of that place in Southeast Asia!

Response by PO1 Mary Vermont made Mar 16 at 2018 10:01 PM

PO1 Mary Vermont — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 22:01:15 -0400

A-6

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2018 9:54 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 21:54:26 -0400

The ubiquitous (in Germany) Volkswagen TMP van. Learned how to drive stick.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 14 at 2018 1:41 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 13:41:53 -0400

It was piece of junk that the Army came out with , bu it was hoot to drive as long as you didn't roll it. The Gama Goat

Response by SGT Mark Halmrast made Jul 14 at 2018 2:22 PM

SGT Mark Halmrast — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:22:03 -0400

Land: Jeep, Deuce-and-a-half
Air: P-51, F-16 and anything I jumped out of
Sea: Aircraft Carrier, Battleship

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2018 8:46 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:46:03 -0400

F4U Corsair of WW-II - Black Sheep Squadron all the way.

B-25 - Pacific Theater: 4 .50 Cals mounted in the nose, 2 on either side for a toal of 8! Running at wave top in formation skip bombing with 500 lb HE bombs. They were not at all designed to be attack craft but they were extremely effective in this role! IMHO, more effective then being a mid-altitude bomber!

More modern: F/A-18A Hornet. Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco.

Yes, you guessed it - aircraft rule!

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Jul 15 at 2018 11:24 AM

MSG Danny Mathers — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:24:55 -0400

A10 Warthog. Best Close Air Supprt vehicle in the AF. Can't believe the AF tried to get rid of it.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2020 11:10 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:10:30 -0500

Being a Watercraft Engineer, I too love the "classic" design of the WW II PT boats. When I was in grade school, I remember seeing advertisements that were selling surplus PT boats. I wish they were still available. There is a video on YouTube where someone refurbished a British PT Boat to new status, and even included replica guns, depth charges, and torpedoes. Also love our Army watercraft inventory of LCU 2000s, and LSVs. Large Tugs are also pretty cool.

As for aircraft, I love the F-15 Eagle, F-22 Lightning, A-10 Thunderbolt (aka, Warthog), C-17 Globemaster, and C-5 Galaxy. However, as a former CH-47 mechanic, the Chinook is my all-time favorite aircraft. Space Force will likely find a way to modify it to go to space one day : )

Ground vehicles don't really excite me, as I've PMCSed more HMMWVs and LMTVs than I care to remember. Although the MLRS and Paladin Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzers look like really neat systems.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Nov 26 at 2020 5:33 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:33:07 -0500

I am an A-10 girl. And I love the "little MAC" C130

Response by MSgt Don VandeBogert made Nov 26 at 2020 10:29 PM

MSgt Don VandeBogert — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:29:32 -0500

No real glory for these choices, but as a USAF mechanic my 2 favorite are the 10,000# Hyster forklift and the Tunner 60,000# aircraft cargo loader.

I would say those 2 assets have moved more than their fair share of bombs, bullets and beans in support of our war fighters, both are extremely reliable, and I loved working on them.

Besides those, HMMWVs were good for their time (but lost a lot of blood working on them) and the M35 "Duece and a half" was always a joy to work on and drive.