What was the primary aircraft type during LeMay's SAC command?
Biplanes
Jets
Helicopters
Balloon
Answer
The primary aircraft during LeMay's Strategic Air Command (SAC) tenure was the jet aircraft. These advanced aircraft were a marked shift from the propeller-driven planes that had been the mainstay of the Air Force. Jets boasted significantly greater speed, range, and altitude capabilities, enabling the USAF to carry out strategic missions more effectively.
Mastermind of the Skies: The Curtis LeMay Challenge
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