About this Product
The NAM PAVN 37mm AA Company brings formidable anti-aircraft firepower to your Vietnam War tabletop force. Based on the Soviet M1939 (61-K) 37mm automatic air defense gun, this weapon was a mainstay of North Vietnamese Army (PAVN) ground-based air defense. Deployed in both mobile and static configurations, it posed a serious threat to American helicopters and low-flying aircraft during the conflict.
In Team Yankee: āNam, the 37mm AA Company provides long-range, high-caliber anti-aircraft support with increased stopping power compared to smaller caliber teams. A perfect choice for anchoring your force's air denial strategy.
Key Features
ā¢ Includes multiple 37mm AA gun teams
ā¢ Represents Soviet-designed M1939 (61-K) autocannons used by the PAVN
ā¢ Ideal for countering helicopters and aircraft in mid-to-late war scenarios
ā¢ Designed for use in Team Yankee: āNam
ā¢ Historically accurate and visually imposing battlefield presence
Why Buy This Kit?
ā¢ Delivers serious anti-aircraft punch to your PAVN army
ā¢ Effective at defending objectives from U.S. air mobility forces
ā¢ Adds authenticity and depth to your Vietnam War scenarios
ā¢ High-value support option for competitive and narrative play
Gameplay Role
The 37mm AA Company excels at zone control and mid-range air defense in Team Yankee: āNam. With greater firepower and range than light machine gun-based AA units, it can deter or eliminate air threats before they reach your front line. Position these guns strategically to cover objectives, supply routes, or approach vectors.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Use Soviet green for the cannon with weathered metal barrel accents. Crew figures should reflect PAVN uniformsāgreen fatigues and dark webbing. Consider basing with elevated terrain, logs, or crates to reflect typical AA emplacements.
Historical Context Sidebar
The 37mm M1939 AA gun was widely distributed among Soviet allies during the Cold War. The PAVN deployed them in both fixed and mobile roles, especially around supply depots, airfields, and river crossings. Their high velocity and explosive shells made them a threat to U.S. helicopters like the Huey and Cobra, and they were sometimes used in a direct-fire role against light vehicles or infantry positions.
