The US Army began accepting deliveries of the M42 in October 1952, when production ended in 1959, approximately 3,700 units delivered. By the late 60s, the Duster s limits seemed to have been reached. The lack of radar tracking system meant the M42 was a 'fair weather' shooter against low, slow targets; it just could not keep pace with the new generation of Soviet jet aircraft. As American involvement in Vietnam increased, 3 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. This book takes a detailed look at the M42 Duster with more than 200 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings. 80 pages.
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M-42 Duster AA Walk Around,
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This review is from: M42 Duster - Armor Walk Around No. 5 (Paperback)
The M-42 Duster is certainly an odd looking vehicle. The hull chassis was from the M-41 Walker Bulldog light tank. The Anti Aircraft cannons were the reliable, WW2 proven 40mm Twin Bofors. In 1951 however, the jet age was beginning and optically sighted weapons such as these were quickly made obsolete. Over 3700 were built, and some were used in Vietnam in a ground support role.
The photographs, (all but two pages are in color) are clear, sharp, printed on high glossy paper. It is amazing how thorough the restoration is. Wheels, track, storage, engine, cannon, ammo clips, crew positions, personal weapons, 5 pages of color plates to show the paint schemes & markings. Not a ton of facts, stats or data, but this is a photo journal. Highly recommended addition for all armor fans and modelers. This was not a perfect weapon system, but the book covering is pretty close.
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