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M42 Duster armored self-propelled gun, armed with two 40-mm Bofors anti-aircraft/multi-purpose autocannon produced under license in the US. In US service from 1953 to 1988, including combat in Vietnam. Eleven US allies used it and some still do.
At Veterans Park, in Clovis, New Mexico, about 12 miles (18 km) west of the Texas state line. I visited this place on June 1, 2019.
Front view of a U.S. M42 Duster self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery.
M42 Duster
40MM Self-Propelled,
Twin Anti-Aircraft Gun
U.S. 1953 – 1990
Ht. 9ft. 4in.
Width. 10ft. 7 in.
Length 19ft. 1in.
Crew 6
Weight 49,500 lb.
Armor 9-23MM
Armament Twin 40MM Bofors automatic cannons
(rate: 240 rds/minute from 4 rd. clips)
One machine gun, cal. .30 or 7.62MM
Ammunition 480 rds. 40MM
Speed 45 MPH
Range 100 miles
Engine Lycoming AOS-895-3, 6 cyl., 500hp
Air cooled, horizontally opposed
Fuel Gasoline
Maker Cadillac Div., General Motors
ACF Industries, Inc.
Production 3,700 Units built, 1952-1957
History
The development of this anti-aircraft vehicle began
In 1950 using the chassis of a modified M41 Walker
Bulldog tank. Without a radar fire control system,
The effectiveness of the M42 declined sharply as the
Soviets fielded a new generation of high speed
Ground support jet aircraft.
M42’s were used by U.S. forces in Vietnam where the
Absence of enemy aircraft led to their use in
Perimeter defense, base security and as convoy
Escorts. The high rate of fire and heavy projectile
Weight of the 40MM round proved very effective in
Suppressing enemy fire in dense jungle conditions.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M42_Duster
A character from a Japanese game called "Mother 3". I'm a little obsessed with it recently.
He's a nice guy despite having a gimped leg and he uses the staples to climb up walls or subdue foes.
Following the renewal of the Duster line-up last autumn, and in a similar vein to the limited-edition Aventure version of the model that was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in 2013, Dacia is to introduce the limited-edition Duster Air which will be available with either two- or four- wheel transmission.
While the Duster Aventure focused on the car’s adventurer spirit and all-terrain ability, the Duster Air takes its inspiration from the world of aviation and pilots.
(c) Renault Marketing 3D-Commerce
Another day in Lockdown in Essex, England, United Kingdom and again the sun shines. My wife has decoded to wah all the dusters we own. And I never knew we had so many! Where they are all kept, I cannot imagine.
As it is Lockdown, well they might take a photo or two. Out came the camera. This is one of the first f
Fresh from the paint shop and looking good. Street Survivors of MD Cruise Night, Centre at Glen Burnie, Glen Burnie, MD, May 30, 2014.
Knife, Revolver, and Brass Knuckles all in one package, based on an actual firearm from the late 1800's, but with the addition of a short barrel, instead of no barrel like the origional, and a caliber change, the origional was said to be 7mm, i changed it to 38 Special, and a crude set of sights.