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M42 Duster - Self-Propelled Antiaircraft Vehicle

By: Schiffer Publishing

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Ground (Schiffer Publishing)

MSRP old price: $24.99


Product Info

Title
M42 Duster - Self-Propelled Antiaircraft Vehicle
Category
Author
David Doyle
Publish Year
2023
Pages
144
Dimensions
9.25x9.25x.75"
NKG Part #
2148102969
Type
Hardcover

Description

The M42 Duster was a tracked antiaircraft vehicle developed by Cadillac for the US Army in the early 1950s. The vehicle adapted the Bofors 40 mm AA gun to a modified M41/T41 tank chassis. Although never particularly prolific in the intended air defense role, the Duster did find a niche during the Vietnam War. The M42 was relatively small and agile, and the high rate of fire and loud report from its guns were quite intimidating. These traits, along with simple availability, resulted in the type being pressed into ground combat against infantry and light vehicles, for which it received moderate acclaim. This volume includes over 300 photos of this quirky vehicle. Every nook and cranny of the interior and exterior is shown, along with many fascinating combat photos.