Iraqi Type 56 Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun - Baghdad, Iraq
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N 33° 17.029 E 044° 15.971
38S E 431669 N 3682992
This 14.5 mm Type 56 AAMG is a Chinese copy of the Soviet ZPU-4 quadruple anti-aircraft machine gun which was first introduced in 1949 and type-classified in 1956.
Waymark Code: WM896F
Location: Iraq
Date Posted: 02/21/2010
Views: 5
This model was exported in large numbers to North Vietnam and was considered the most dangerous opposition to to U.S helicopters during the Vietnam War.
Guns of this type, and possibly even this one, were used by the Iraqi forces in 1990-1991 during Operation Desert Storm.
What type of artillery is this?: Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: China, North Vietnam and Iraq
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Type 56 AAMG
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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