Airborne Self-Propelled Guns*
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This formation is designed to use the Lockheed C-130 or the Fairchild C-119 transport planes.
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The ASU-57 is used so para forces can have some punch against armored personnel carriers, armored cars, and the like.  It is not intended for use against main battle tanks.  For that the para forces need conventional ground forces.*
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The Lisunov Li-2, the Antonov An-2P, the Antonov An-26 and the Ilyushin Il-14 para transport planes can NOT be used to transport these guns.*
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The Unit Class of "Airborne Light Tank" is used because it is the only available para class for SPG-type vehicles.*