The US Army began accepting deliveries of the M42 in October 1952, and when production ended in 1959, approximately 3,700 units had been delivered. By the late 1960s, the Dusterâ€™s limits

M42 Duster - Armor Walk Around No. 5

The US Army began accepting deliveries of the M42 in October 1952, and when production ended in 1959, approximately 3,700 units had been delivered. By the late 1960s, the Dusterâ€™s limits seemed to have been reached. The lack of a radar tracking system meant the M42 was a â€œfair weatherâ€ shooter against low, slow targets; it just could not keep pace with the new generation of Soviet jet aircraft. As US involvement in Vietnam increased, three battalions of Dusters were sent to South Vietnam, initially for anti-aircraft duties, but with clear skies over the South, the M42 was usefully employed as convoy escort, perimeter and base security, and direct-fire support.
Country USA
Brand Squadron
Manufacturer Squadron/Signal Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 5705
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780897475587
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Squadron
Manufacturer	Squadron/Signal Publications
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	5705
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780897475587
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

M42 Duster - Armor Walk Around No. 5