Self-Propelled Twin Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun 40mm (M42 "Duster") - Little Falls, MN
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lenron
N 46° 04.847 W 094° 20.853
15T E 395808 N 5103905
M42 Duster located at Camp Ripley, MN near Little Falls, MN.
Waymark Code: WM9XJR
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2010
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M42 Duster located on the grounds of the Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley near Little Falls, MN. The Military Museum has several original pieces of military equipment, tanks, weapons, aircraft, ambulances and more located on its outdoor display area. Inside the musuem it is a treasure trove of military weapons, displays, equipment and more, a must stop for the entire family.
The information sign by the Duster reads:
Self-propelled Twin Anti-aircraft Artillery Gun, 40mm (M42 "Duster")
The M42 "Duster" was the first self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery gun placed into full production by the U.S. Military. Developed during the Korean War for the express purpose of anti-aircraft defense amid rugged terrain, "Dusters" served a valuable secondary role as infantry-support assault guns, delivering a high volume of fire against field obstacles. It used the M41 "Walker Bulldog" light tank chassis and a twin-gun turret. Production continued from 1952 until 1957, with 3,700 built.
It saw combat in Korea and Vietnam. Soldiers trained with it at Camp Ripley in the 1960's and 70's. While no longer in U.S. service, the M42 is still used by Austria, Germany, Japan and several Middle Eastern countries.
Data: Crew of 6; Twin 40mm automatic guns M2A1 with 480 rounds; Weight, 25 tons; Maximum speed 45 mph; Lycoming 6-cyl. horizontally-opposed, air-cooled, supercharged gasoline engine; 500hp at 2800 rpm; Range under average condition is 100 miles.
Location restrictions:
Located at the Minnesota Military Museum on the grounds of Camp Ripley, open to the public, year round with limited hours in the winter
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