Description
Add a strong piece of Vietnam War helicopter armament history to your collection with this official reprint of TM 9-1010-207-12. This manual covers the 40mm Grenade Launcher M5 Armament Subsystem and is dated March 1973.
This copy includes the Change 2 update integrated into the publication.
Historical Significance
The M5 Armament Subsystem was used on UH-1B and UH-1C Huey helicopters. Army reference listings identify TM 9-1010-207-12 as the aviation unit maintenance manual for the 40mm Grenade Launcher M5, listed under NSN 1010-00-738-5811.
The M5 used the M75 40mm grenade launcher in a chin-mounted helicopter system. The M75 was electric motor driven, air-cooled, and fired about 215 to 230 rounds per minute.
What This Manual Covers
This is an aviation unit maintenance manual. It helps show how the Army serviced and supported the M5 system.
It is useful for:
- M5 subsystem research
- UH-1B and UH-1C Huey displays
- M75 grenade launcher study
- 40mm helicopter armament collections
- Vietnam War aviation manual sets
- U.S. Army ordnance libraries
Army manuals were working books. They helped troops identify, use, service, and support real equipment in the field.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1010-207-12
- Official reprint
- Covers the 40mm Grenade Launcher M5 Armament Subsystem
- Dated March 5, 1973
- Includes Change 2 integrated
- FSN 1010-738-5811
- NSN 1010-00-738-5811
- Used with UH-1B and UH-1C Huey helicopters
- Tied to the 40mm M75 Grenade Launcher
Why This Manual Matters
The M5 system gave Huey helicopters 40mm firepower from a chin-mounted launcher. It was part of the early gunship story in Vietnam.
This manual helps preserve the service side of that system. It pairs well with M5 subsystem parts, M75 grenade launcher references, UH-1 Huey displays, and Vietnam War aviation collections.
About This Manual
This listing is for one official reprint of TM 9-1010-207-12, covering the 40mm Grenade Launcher M5 Armament Subsystem, dated March 1973, with Change 2 integrated.
This listing is for the manual reprint only unless stated otherwise. No helicopter, launcher, armament subsystem, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- UH-1 Huey collectors
- M5 Armament Subsystem displays
- M75 grenade launcher reference sets
- Vietnam War aviation collections
- U.S. Army technical manual collectors
- Museum and archive libraries
- Army aviation historians
Approx length 11", Approx width 8", Approx height .5", Approx weight 1lbs.
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