M67 Zippo

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    The Flame Thrower Tank M67 (also known as the M67 "Zippo") is an American flame tank used by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. The tank's crew consists of a driver, gunner, and commander. Its main armament is an M7-6 tank flamethrower, its secondary armaments consist of a single M2 Browning 50. Caliber Heavy Machine Gun and a single M1919A4 Browning 30. Caliber Medium Machine Gun. It's powered by a Continental AV-1790-5B V12, air-cooled carburetor petrol engine.

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    About M67 Zippo

    The M67 Zippo is a flame tank used by the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. It's equipped with an M7-6 tank flamethrower and two machine guns. The crew consists of a driver, gunner, and commander.

    M67 Zippo's Area of Expertise

    The M67 Zippo excels in setting the surrounding area on fire, providing cover for infantry, and clearing out enemy bunkers and fortifications.

    I geek out on...

    ...the history and mechanics of military vehicles, especially flame tanks like the M67 Zippo.

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