Description: "If the tank succeeds, then victory follows." - Major-General Heinz Guderian, "Achtung Panzer!" The M42 40mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun, or "Duster," is an American armored light air-defense gun built for the United States Army from 1952 until December 1960, in service until 1988. Production of this vehicle was performed by the tank division of the General Motors Corporation. It used components from the M41 light tank and was constructed of all-welded steel. A total of 3,700 M42s were built. The vehicle has a crew of six and weighs 22,500 kg (49,500 lb) fully loaded. Maximum speed is 45 mph (72 km/h) with a range of 100 miles (160 km). Armament consists of fully automatic twin 40 mm M2A1 Bofors, with a rate of fire of 2x120 rounds per minute (rpm) and either a .30 caliber Browning M1919A4 or 7.62mm M60 machine gun. The 500 hp, six-cylinder, Continental (or Lycoming engines), air-cooled, gasoline engine is located in the rear of the vehicle. It was driven by a cross-drive, two-speed Allison transmission. Although the M42 Duster was initially designed for an anti-aircraft role, it proved to be highly effective against unarmored ground forces in the Vietnam warPictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a US M42 "Duster" self-propelled anti-aircraft gun that was attached to 5th Battalion, 2nd Field Artillery Regiment, II Field Force. #PZK12211PH Dimensions: Width: 1-1/2-inches Length: 4-inches Features: - Diecast construction - Rotating turret and elevating gun - Static tracks - Authentic markings and insignia - Comes with acrylic display case Historical Account: "II Field Force" - II Field Force, Vietnam was a United States Army Corps-level command during the Vietnam War. Activated on March 15th, 1966, it became the largest corps command in Vietnam and one of the largest in Army history. II Field Force was assigned the lineage of the XXII Corps, a World War II corps in the European Theater of Operations. II Field Force was a component of U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) and had its headquarters in Long Binh. II Field Force's area of responsibility was III Corps Tactical Zone, later renamed Military Region 3, which comprised eleven provinces surrounding Saigon. This was designed to mimic the ARVN III Corps region. II Field Force controlled units participating in the 1968 Tet Offensive and the 1970 Cambodian Incursion. Please note: We happily combine multiple sales into one order to reduce shipping charges. Please contact us first to determine the cost of shipping before proceeding to final checkout so we can clarify the procedure with you.
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-08T10:28:00.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Autographed: No
Vehicle Make: General Motors Corporation
Color: Green
Vehicle Type: Tank
Custom Bundle: No
Material: Diecast
Scale: 1:72
MPN: Does not apply
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Modified Item: No
Brand: Panzerkampf
Series: Ground Power
Type: Tank
Model: M42 Duster
Features: Limited Edition, Unopened Box
Vehicle Year: 2022
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: None
