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M42A1
"The Duster"

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One of the most successful light tanks used by the U. S. Army.  Originally built after World War II, the DUSTER was used in Korea and Vietnam and on basses 
abroad its twin 40 mm cannon could rotate and elevate rapidly to bring down propellor driven aircraft. In Vietnam the DUSTER was used to mow down trees  harboring Viet Cong.  The DUSTER became obsolete with the passing of propellor  powered planes. 

WEIGHT         49,000 LB.. 
SPEED       45 MILES PER HOUR 
FUEL          140 GALS.
RANGE        100 MILE

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