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US Weapons of the
Persian Gulf War
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Objectives:
• Identify the difference between “Desert
Shield” and “Desert Storm”.
• Describe weapons used by the United
States in the air war against Iraq.States in the air war against Iraq.
• Describe weapons used by the United
States in the ground war against Iraq.
• Discuss the effectiveness of US weapons.
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The Conflict
• On August 2, 1990
the country of
Iraq invaded and Iraq invaded and
occupied the tiny
country of Kuwait
over a “supposed”
dispute over oil.
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United States RespondsUnited States Responds
• President George W.
Bush declared that the
invasion “would not
stand”.
• Bush decided to send
American troops to
protect Saudi Arabia
(Desert Shield) and
eventually liberate
Kuwait (Desert Storm).
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OutcomeOutcome
• American forces led
by Gen. Norman
Schwarzkopf would
eventually eventually
annihilate the Iraqi
forces with the
world’s most
advanced weapons.
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Air Support
• American air superiority gave the
coalition forces a huge advantage in this
conflict.conflict.
• American aircraft completed decimated
Saddam Huessien’s forces.
• Air superiority included: bombers, attack
helicopters, fighter jets and other highly
advanced weapons.
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F-117a
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F-117a stealth
• Designed to be virtually invisible to radar.
• Nicknamed the “Wobblin Goblin” because of
bumpy ride and outlandish appearance
• Primary weapon (2,000 pound laser - guided
bombs)
• Targets in Gulf War included Iraqi command
and control installations and also chemical and
nuclear production and storage facilities.
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B-52
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B-52 Stratofortress• US Airforce’s long range, large payload multi-
role bomber.
• Nicknamed BUFF - Big Ugly Fat Fellow
• Can carry more than 70,000 lbs of bombs -• Can carry more than 70,000 lbs of bombs -
nuclear, laser guided and conventional.
• In Operation Desert Storm, B-52s were used to
conduct round-the-clock carpet bombing
attacks against Iraqi troop concentrations and
defenses. In addition to high-explosive bombs,
the B-52s saturated Iraqi positions with anti-
personnel and anti-armor bombs.
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BGM - 109
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Tomahawk cruise missile
• Desert Storm was the first combat test of the
cruise missile system. Highly successful.
• In the war, Tomahawks were used to destroy •
surface-to-air missile sites, command and
control centers, electrical power facilities and
were credited with the destruction of Iraq's
presidential palace.
• Carry 1000 lbs computer or laser guided
missiles - 550 miles per hour - up to 1500 miles
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AH - 64
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AH - 64 apache
• Specifically designed for its attack role. It is
heavily armored and is hard to kill.
• Uses “Hellfire” anti-tank missiles that have
range of 3.7 miles. Top speed 184 miles an hour.range of 3.7 miles. Top speed 184 miles an hour.
• 30 mm laser directed gun also used - attached to
pilot’s helmet; targeting information seen
• Primary use in Gulf was to destroy tanks and
armored vehicles - highly effective weapon.
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S-70A
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S-70A Blackhawk
• Primary mission of the Blackhawk is as a
troop carrier and and logistical support
aircraftaircraft
• Can carry 11 fully equipped troops.
• Equipped with the Hellfire anti-tank
missile and 50 calibre machine guns
• Designed for low delectability.
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AH-1W
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AH-1W SuperCobra
• US Marines attack helicopter.
• Can carry both the TOW and Hellfire
anti-tank missiles.anti-tank missiles.
• Also able to use the Sidewinder air-to-air
missile.
• Equipped also with a variety of rockets
and 20 mm gatling guns.
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A-10
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A-10 Thunderbolt
• Also known as the Warthog, Flying Gun, or the
Tankbuster.
• The A-10 was responsible for more than half of
the Iraqi military inventory losses, including the Iraqi military inventory losses, including
tanks, Scuds and helicopters.
• Can carry up to ten Maverick air-to-surface
missiles.
• Avenger 30mm cannon, mounted in the nose of
the aircraft. Can fire 4200 rounds a minute.
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F -14
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F-14 Tomcat
• The F-14 Tomcat is the US Navy's carrier-
based two-seat air defense, intercept,
strike and reconnaissance aircraft
• The F-14 is armed with a General Electric
Vulcan M61A-1 20mm gun with 675 rounds of
ammunition.
• The aircraft can carry short-, medium- and
long-range air-to-air missiles and, and air-to-
ground ordnance including the Rockeye bomb
and CBU cluster bomb
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F-15 E
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F-15E Strike Eagle• The F-15E dual-role fighter is an advanced
long-range interdiction fighter and tactical
aircraft
• It is armed with air-to-air missiles that can be • It is armed with air-to-air missiles that can be
launched from beyond visual range, and has
air-to-ground capability to penetrate hostile air
and ground defenses to deliver up to 24,000lb
of precision ordnance.
• The aircraft is armed with an internal M-61
20mm Gatling gun, installed in the right wing
root.
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F-16
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F-16 Fighting Falcon• The first of the US Air Force multi-role fighter
aircraft, is the world's most prolific fighter.
• Air-to-surface missiles carried on the F-16
include Maverick, HARM and Shrike missilesinclude Maverick, HARM and Shrike missiles
• The F-16 carries the Lockheed Martin
LANTIRN infra-red navigation and targeting
system.
• The F-16 has a 20mm General Electric M61A1
multi-barrel cannon and the gunsight is
interfaced to the cockpit HUD.
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UAV
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Drones• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are either
remotely or autonomous pilotless drones
typically used for reconnaissance. UAVs
• At least one UAV was airborne at all times
during Desert Storm.during Desert Storm.
• One of the most unusual surrenders took place
when a Pioneer remotely-piloted vehicle droned
above the battlefield, surveying potential
targets. Five Iraqi soldiers waved white flags at
its tiny television camera; it was the first time
in history that men surrendered to a robot.
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Air War Assessment• Began January 17,
1991 and lasted
about 6 weeks until
the ground attack the ground attack
began.
• Air power was then
used to assist the
ground assault.
• Air power gave the
US an extreme
advantage
Tomahawk destroying Tomahawk destroying
Iraqi postionIraqi postion
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The Ground War
• On Feb 24, 1991 Marine
divisions launched the
ground offensive.
• Gen. Schwarzkopf • Gen. Schwarzkopf
hatched his “Hail Mary”
attack plan.
• The ground assault by
the Allies precipitated a
general rout on the part
of Iraqi forces positioned
in Kuwait.
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Desert Storm Desert Storm -- Ground Ground
OffensiveOffensive
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M - 1A1
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M1 - Abrams
• Named for the late Gen. Creighton W. Abrams,
former Army Chief of Staff
• Principal U.S. heavy tank used in the Gulf War• Principal U.S. heavy tank used in the Gulf War
• M-1 mounts an M68E1 105 mm main gun and
two 7.62mm NATO M240 machine guns.
• Outranged Iraqi tanks by about 1,000 meters
• Its ability to fire reliably when moving at speed
(45 mph) over rough ground gave it a
capability that proved valuable in the Gulf.
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M - 109A6
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M109 Paladin A6
• Provides primary indirect fire support to heavy
divisions and armored cavalry regiments.
• The M109A6 is self propelled 155 mm • The M109A6 is self propelled 155 mm
howitzer.
• It contains an on board ballistic computer and
navigation system, an improved cannon and
gun mount, automatic gun positioning,
automotive improvements and driver night
vision equipment.
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HMMWV
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High Mobility
Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle
• Provides a variety of wheeled vehicle platforms
• Cargo/troop carrier, armament carrier, TOW
missile system carrier, shelter carrier and two
ambulance variants (2- and 4-litter).
• Designed for use over all types of roads, in all
weather conditions and are extremely effective
in the most difficult terrain.
• Perfect for use in desert operations
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M2/M3
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Bradley Fighting
Vehicle• The BFVS is a lightly armored, fully tracked
fighting vehicle that provides cross-country
mobility, mounted firepower and protection
from artillery and small-arms fire.
It is used in mechanized infantry and armored • It is used in mechanized infantry and armored
cavalry combat
• M2 provides infantry squads with a light
armored fighting vehicle; M3 provides scout
and armored cavalry units with a vehicle for
reconnaissance, screening, and security
missions.
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MLRS
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Multiple Launch
Rocket System
• The multiple launch rocket system (MLRS)
delivers extreme firepower in a short time.
• The MLRS consists of a launcher that holds
two six-rocket canisters.two six-rocket canisters.
• Primary missions are counter-battery fire and
suppression of enemy air defense systems.
• Each MLRS artillery rocket disperses 644
fragmentation bomblets over the target.
• These munitions are both anti-armor and
antipersonnel.
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M-9
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M9 Armored
Combat Earthmover
• The M9 ACE is a highly mobile armored
tracked vehicle that provides combat engineer
support to front-line forces. support to front-line forces.
• Its tasks include eliminating enemy obstacles,
maintenance and repair of roads and supply
routes, and construction of fighting positions.
• Used in the Gulf War to remove sand walls set
up by Iraqis to slow down US offensive.
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Ground War Assessment
• Operation Desert
Storm(ground) lasted
only 100 hours.
• The Iraqi forces were 3000
3500
4000
4500
• The Iraqi forces were
totally destroyed by
the American led
Coalition forces.
• 100,000 Iraqis killed;
148 Americans
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Never Forget those
who have served
their country!!!