The M42 40 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, or Duster, is an American armored light air-defense gun built for the United States Army from 1952 until December 1960, in service until …

The M42 was a 1950s continuation of the U.S. Army’s World War II era concept for a highly mobile, rapid firing anti-aircraft artillery system designed to protect maneuver forces from low …

Feb 15, 2025 · The M42 — known as the “Duster” — was a light armored air defense system that arguably became better known for its capabilities against the communist ground forces in the …

Oct 9, 2018 · Deeply loved for its firepower, the M42 “Duster” self-propelled anti-aircraft gun arose as a replacement for the M19 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun developed in World War II. The …

Immortalized in the Vietnam War for its tremendous firepower, the Duster was one of the US Marines and Army's great friend in the Jungle, cleaning up and effectively turning to dust any …

Nov 23, 2021 · From 1966 until the end of the Vietnam War, the relatively small yet extremely deadly M42 Duster was brought out of retirement and used against the North Vietnamese. …

The M42 Duster’s heavy firepower made it a key combat vehicle for a wide variety of ground support missions during the Vietnam War.

Aug 31, 2024 · The M42 Duster was based on the 76mm gun tank M41, and retained the rear-engine and rear-drive layout. The twin 40mm guns were mounted in an open turret slightly …

Jan 13, 2025 · Although they never really saw much action as anti-aircraft weapons, the M42’s two 40mm guns were highly effective in the ground support role in Vietnam. 480 40mm rounds …

3 days ago · The M42 Duster was one of the first German Army anti air systems after the war. Maybe I have a sweet spot for it because I had a Roco model of it as a kid. It was never …