NAM PAVN 12.7mm AA Platoon
About this Product
The NAM PAVN 12.7mm AA Platoon brings the iconic DShK anti-aircraft heavy machine gun to your Vietnam War tabletop battles. Used extensively by North Vietnamese forces, this weapon was a formidable threat to low-flying helicopters and light aircraft, as well as a devastating ground support weapon.
Ideal for Team Yankee: āNam, this unit provides both thematic accuracy and tactical flexibility. Whether youāre defending key objectives or ambushing enemy air units in jungle terrain, the 12.7mm AA Platoon is a vital addition to any Peopleās Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force.
Key Features
ā¢ Includes detailed 12.7mm DShK AA gun teams
ā¢ Historically accurate anti-aircraft weapon used by the PAVN
ā¢ Effective against helicopters and light vehicles
ā¢ Designed for Team Yankee: āNam gameplay
ā¢ Compact yet powerful battlefield deterrent
Why Buy This Kit?
ā¢ Strengthens your armyās anti-air capabilities
ā¢ A low-cost unit with high strategic value
ā¢ Adds realism and immersion with historically accurate weaponry
ā¢ Great support choice for jungle or ambush scenarios
Gameplay Role
In Team Yankee: āNam, the 12.7mm AA Platoon is used to intercept enemy helicopters and light aircraft, while also suppressing infantry and unarmored vehicles. Its portability and high rate of fire make it perfect for defensive setups or hidden fire lanes in dense terrain.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Paint in Soviet green with metal drybrush for the gun barrel. Consider adding sandbags, crates, or jungle foliage to the bases for an authentic Vietnam War setting.
Historical Context Sidebar
The DShK 12.7mm heavy machine gun was a staple of Soviet and communist-aligned forces during the Cold War. In Vietnam, the PAVN employed these guns extensively in static defenses, supply convoys, and hidden jungle nests. Capable of downing helicopters like the UH-1 Huey or damaging low-flying aircraft, it was both feared and respected by American pilots and infantry alike.
