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106mm Recoilless Rifle

Period color image of a Marine Ontos in the field
7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

Development of the G-288 M50 Ontos

By David Doyle
The M151 was the standard Army utility vehicle when this photo was taken at Fort Bragg in September 1969. This vehicle is equipped with a VRC-46 radio system.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

M151 ‘MUTT’ in Action: Vietnam through the Cold War

By David Doyle
M274 Mule WITH a recoilless rifle
3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

This M274 Military Mechanical Mule has a ‘Kick’

By Nick DeNardo
The Ontos had six M40 106 mm recoilless rifles that could be fired in rapid succession against individual targets.
7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

Military Vehicles Spotlight: M50 “Ontos” Gun Motor Carriage

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

From field to finish: M38A1C Recoilless Rifle Jeep

By John Adams-Graf
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3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

AN M274A5 MULE WITH A 'KICK'

By Nick DeNardo

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