M19 "Duster" AAA

  Unit Properties in Men of War General Information
 * Nation:     United States
 * Category:   Tanks
 * Class:      Light tank
 * Role:       Infantry Support
 * Primary Armament: 2x40mm m19
 * Armor:     25 - 10 mm
 * Crew:       4(8)


 * MP price:   18
 * Speed:      27
 * Fuel:       ?

The M19 "Duster" is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun which was based on the hull of the M24 "Chaffee", it was developed in 1944 as mobile AA defense of vehicles on the move or in operations where stationary AA had not been set up. The Chaffe chassis provided it with good speed and maneuverability, and two paired 40mm BOFORs guns could engage not only planes, but also light and medium enemy tanks. The first M19s were ready by the end of the war, but did not see action.

In Game
These vehicles can wreck buildings and light vehicles / infantry in seconds. This gun seems to have no spread at all. Just keep the cursor on the target and it will die. Whilst the 40mm cannons aren't effective against the heavier tanks they are still useful at taking out enemy tracks, guns and engines. If you get within range the M19 can take out a Panther tank.