Air War: Linebacker II covers the B-52 operations from December 18, 1972 to December 29, 1972. The game puts the player in command of either a B-52D or B-52G flying out of Andersen AFB, Guam or U-Tapao, Thailand. It was during these missions that the US suffered its first B-52 losses of the Vietnam War due to enemy action.
The greatest threat to the player will be SAMs, MIGs and AAA fire. Your goal will be to survive and persuade the North Vietnamese back to the peace talks through a successful bombing campaign.
This game is currently under development. To see the Player Support Unit Guide, click here. Subject to change as game development progresses.
The greatest threat to the player will be SAMs, MIGs and AAA fire. Your goal will be to survive and persuade the North Vietnamese back to the peace talks through a successful bombing campaign.
This game is currently under development. To see the Player Support Unit Guide, click here. Subject to change as game development progresses.
Steven K. Dixon 2021
Sample Counters: Top Row - left to right: B-52D for use on the map; Pilot crew counter; Political Will measures the pressure from home and NV propaganda. Bringing the NV back to the peace talks is the goal of the US player; Operational Radar Counter.
Sample Counters: Bottom Row - left to right: F-4 Chaff Support Counter; NV SAM Counter; Target marker for B-52 gunner; NV 100MM Counter.
Below: Working map for Linebacker II. Click map to enlarge. The player has the opportunity to fly from either U-Tapao or Andersen AFB. Or as an option, operate two aircraft - 1 from each base - each with a different crew during each mission.
