2 1/2 Ton, 6x6, Truck , GMC CCKW-353
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Jimmy Truck |
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| Type | Cargo Truck |
Radio Equipment | - |
| Manufacturer(s) | General Motors
Corp. |
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| Crew | 2 + 10 troopers |
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| Production Quantity | 562750 (total CCKW) |
Production Period | 1941-1945 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Weight | 7008 kg - 7461 kg (winch) |
Payload/Towing load | 2427 kg / 2041 kg |
| Length | 6.50 m - 6.86 m (winch) |
Width | 2.24 m |
| Height over bows | 2.79 m |
Ground clearance | 0.25 m |
| Wheelbase | 4.17 m |
Ground pressure | ? kg/cm² |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | .50cal (12.7 mm) M2HB MG (1) or none |
Ammunition Carried | ? |
| Traverse | 360° (manual) |
Elevation | Manual |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - |
Sight | - |
| Secondary Armament | ? |
Ammunition Carried | ? |
| Location | 1: Ring mount on cab |
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| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | G.M.C. 270 |
Type & Displacement | L6, 4.4 liters |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 104 hp at 2750 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 13.94 hp / ton (winch) |
| Gearbox | 5 forward speeds & 1 reverse speed |
Steering | Steering wheel |
| Brakes | Hydraulics |
Fuel Capacity | 151 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Semi-elliptic, 6x6 |
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| Road wheels | 1+2x2/side |
Shock absorbers | On each wheel |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 72 km/h on road |
Range | 354 km on road 305 km on road towing |
| Mileage | 38l L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | ?° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | ? m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.25 m |
| Maximum fording depth | ? m |
Minimum turning diameter | 10.66 m |
| Sources | |||
| AFV Database | Vehicles.com | - |
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