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M38A1D Jeep with M28/29 "Davy Crockett"
Tactical Nuclear Launcher
.JPG)
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | USA |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1962-1968 |
| Manufactured by: | Vehicle: Willys Overland (later Willys Motor Inc.) and Ford Motor Company |
| Crew: | 2 or 3 |
| Armament: | M28 System: M63 120mm Recoilless Rifle with M69 20mm Spotting Gun; M29 System: M64 155mm Recoilless Rifle with 35mm Spotting Gun |
| Engine: | 4 Cylinder Gasoline |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The initial system with the 120mm recoilless rifle was referred to as the M28 Tactical Nuclear Launcher and the later model with the 155mm weapon, the M29 system. The vehicle carried two (2) M388 projectiles, mounting the Mark 54 nuclear warhead. The range of weapon was approximately 1.25 miles. This vehicle/weapon combination was also referred to as the "Battle Group Atomic Delivery System". |
| Data Sheet Available: | Not Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| M38A1D Jeep with M28 "Davy Crockett" Tactical Nuclear Launcher Photos | Major (Retired) Don Allen - Orleans, Ontario Canada |
| M38A1D Jeep with M28 "Davy Crockett" Tactical Nuclear Launcher Photos | The David Haugh Collection |
.jpg) M38A1D Jeep with M28 "Davy Crockett"
Tactical Nuclear Launcher Photo |
The U.S. National Archives |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| M38A1D "Davy Crockett" Recoilless Jeep Photos & Information | The M38A1 Restoration Site |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Armored Car- A History of American Wheeled Combat Vehicles | R.J. Hunnicutt |
| Jeep in Detail: Part 2 (R11) (Wings & Wheels Publications) | František Kořán & Jan Moštěk |
| U.S. Military Wheeled Vehicles | Fred W. Crismon |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| M38A1D "Davy Crockett" Jeep Model (1/35 Conversion) | "Mechanix" - Skellig Michael, Ireland |
