NAM PAVN 82mm Recoilless Gun Company
About this Product
The NAM PAVN 82mm Recoilless Gun Company brings a flexible and powerful anti-tank and fire support option to your North Vietnamese force in Team Yankee: ‘Nam. Featuring multiple 82mm recoilless rifles, this unit is ideal for ambushes, defensive lines, or delivering precision strikes from concealed jungle positions.
Striking a balance between mobility and firepower, the 82mm recoilless guns are capable of engaging enemy vehicles, emplacements, and infantry with explosive rounds. They give PAVN commanders a cost-effective yet threatening way to slow down or destroy advancing NATO-aligned forces.
Key Features
• Includes multiple 82mm recoilless rifle teams with crew
• Capable of targeting light and medium armor with HEAT rounds
• Works well in ambush or static fire support roles
• Fully compatible with Team Yankee: ‘Nam rules
• Historically inspired sculpting and accurate loadouts
Why Buy This Kit?
• Provides reliable anti-vehicle capability for PAVN forces
• Enhances your tactical toolbox with versatile fire support
• Pairs well with infantry for layered defense or sudden strikes
• Easy to deploy in jungle, urban, or field environments
Gameplay Role
On the tabletop, the 82mm Recoilless Gun Company serves as a potent threat to lighter armored vehicles and static units. Use them to anchor flanks, protect objectives, or create ambush kill zones. Their range and punch allow them to soften up targets before your infantry moves in.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Use standard PAVN colors for crew uniforms (olive drab with khaki straps) and dark green or black for the recoilless rifles. Base with jungle foliage or earthen textures to reflect their concealed and rugged battlefield usage.
Historical Context Sidebar
The Soviet SPG-9 82mm recoilless rifle was a common anti-armor weapon used by PAVN troops throughout the Vietnam War. More advanced than the earlier 75mm models, the SPG-9 offered better range and firepower, capable of knocking out armored personnel carriers, bunkers, and even helicopters in the right conditions. These weapons were often mounted on tripods or light vehicles and played a major role in PAVN ambush and defensive tactics across the jungle terrain of Southeast Asia.
