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This article is from the Vietnam FAQ, by Brian Ross, John R. Tegtmeier, Edwin E. Moise, Frank Vaughan, John Tegtmeier with numerous contributions by others.

72 What weapon systems does the pilot have personal control of? (United States Air Force Gunships in the Vietnam)

All of them. Gunners retained electrical control of every weapon. The
pilot couldn't fire unless we switched a weapon "on". We could also -
in an emergency- manually fire the 40mm.

 

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