M42A1
"The Duster"
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
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
