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What weapons did the Australian Army use in Vietnam?
A 7.62 mm L1A1 self-loading rifle (SLR) which was the standard infantry weapon used by the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. It is gas operated with an internal piston and has a 20 round staggered box magazine. It was replaced by the 5.56 mm Steyr F88 assault rifle in the 1980s.
What was the most common weapon used in the Vietnam War?
One of the most common infantry weapons used by U.S. troops in Vietnam was the M-60 machine gun, which could also be used as an artillery weapon when mounted or operated from a helicopter or tank.
What weapons did Anzacs use?
Guns used in Australian brigades included:
- 9.45 inch heavy trench mortar (the ‘flying pig’) – up to 1 round per 6 minutes and 2km maximum range.
- 4.5 inch Howitzer field gun – up to 4 rounds per minute and 6km maximum range.
- 18-pounder field gun – up to 20 rounds per minute and 6 to 10km maximum range.
What weapons do the Australian Army use?
Assault rifles and carbines
| Name | Origin | Calibre |
|---|---|---|
| F88 Austeyr | Austria Australia | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| M4 carbine | United States | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| HK416 | Germany | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle | Belgium United Kingdom Australia | 7.62×51mm NATO |
How many rounds did the average soldiers carry in Vietnam?
During the Vietnam War, Soldiers were issued a semiautomatic rifle with automatic capability and up to 20 magazines of 20 rounds each along with fragmentation and colored smoke grenades. Body armor was a newer feature, adding weight as well as protection.
What weapons did Vietnam carry?
Nearly all United States-allied forces were armed with U.S. weapons including the M1 Garand, M1 carbine, M14 and M16. The Australian and New Zealand forces employed the 7.62 mm L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle as their service rifle, with the occasional US M16.
What sniper rifle does the Australian Army use?
Accuracy International SR98 sniper rifle
Australian Army snipers are issued the Accuracy International SR98 sniper rifle, providing the capability to engage targets beyond 800m. The weapon is a magazine-fed, bolt-action rifle fitted with a telescopic sight on a Picatinny rail.
What machine gun did Australians use in Vietnam?
The 7.62mm M60 Machine Gun entered service with the Australian Army in 1960. Gas operated, air cooled and belt fed, with a quick change barrel to counter overheating during sustained fire. The rate of fire was 550 rounds per minute (cyclic), with a muzzle velocity of 860 metres per second.
What kind of guns did Australia use in the Vietnam War?
The Owen was used in front-line service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. It remained a standard weapon of the Australian Army until the early 1960s, 1RAR, 5RAR and 6RAR on their first tours carried the weapon to Vietnam when it was finally declared to be unsuitable and was replaced with the American M15 and M16 automatic rifles.
What kind of weapons did the PAVN use in Vietnam?
The PAVN, although having inherited a variety of American, French, and Japanese weapons from World War II and the First Indochina War (aka French Indochina War), were largely armed and supplied by the People’s Republic of China, the Soviet Union, and its Warsaw Pact allies.
What kind of guns did grunts carry in Vietnam?
If the grunt was a radio operator (RTO-Radio Telephone Operator) he also carried a radio ON HIS BACK. Medics, (whom may or may not have been authorized to carry arms, usually carried an M-16 or a .45 pistol). Straight leg infantry (grunts) were issued back packs (RUCK sacks) with round edged aluminum frames.
How much weight did soldiers carry in Vietnam?
In the above described case; the poor M-60 machine gunners and the RTOs had extra weight to carry (Machine gun and Radio). Average weight carried by infantrymen in Vietnam was (+-) 85 pounds.