NAM PAVN 75mm Recoilless Gun Platoon
About this Product
The NAM PAVN 75mm Recoilless Gun Platoon gives North Vietnamese forces a mobile and hard-hitting anti-tank and anti-infantry solution on the battlefield. These Soviet-designed weapons could be deployed quickly in dense terrain, making them a deadly ambush tool or static defense element in Team Yankee: ‘Nam games.
The platoon adds versatile firepower to your force, capable of engaging light vehicles, bunkers, and infantry from concealed positions. Compact yet powerful, this weapon system was a staple in PAVN field operations throughout the Vietnam War.
Key Features
• Includes 75mm recoilless guns with crew
• Effective against light armor and infantry positions
• Compatible with Team Yankee: ‘Nam rules
• Ideal for ambush tactics or supporting infantry
• Historically accurate Cold War-era miniatures
Why Buy This Kit?
• Versatile weapon system for both offense and defense
• Perfect for ambushes or defensive lines in jungle terrain
• Adds realism and tactical depth to PAVN armies
• Historically significant and easy to field in various scenarios
Gameplay Role
In Team Yankee: ‘Nam, this platoon provides reactive firepower in asymmetric warfare. While not suited for engaging main battle tanks, these weapons are deadly against armored cars, helicopters, and infantry. Place them near objectives or along enemy routes to disrupt advances or protect flanks.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Recoilless guns can be painted in matte green or dark grey, with crew in olive uniforms and khaki or tan webbing. Base the models with jungle ground cover, logs, or rocky hills to emphasize their ambush role.
Historical Context Sidebar
The Soviet 75mm recoilless rifle, such as the B-10, was heavily supplied to the PAVN during the Vietnam War. Compact and man-portable, it became a go-to weapon for engaging U.S. light vehicles, fortified positions, and helicopters. Used in ambushes, bunker assaults, and base defense, these weapons provided a cost-effective solution to battlefield threats, particularly in areas where larger artillery couldn’t be easily deployed.
