September 21, 2021

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

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

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’

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

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

From field to finish: M38A1C Recoilless Rifle Jeep

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3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

AN M274A5 MULE WITH A 'KICK'

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