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Hello all,
This is the fourth suggestion in a series regarding the Cadillac Gage V-150 Armored Car Chassis.
Today I would like to suggest the addition of vehicles based on the original version of the V-150 Commando, from 1971. Using the ‘standard’ chassis and the original 191hp Chrysler 361 Gasoline engine, with 5 speed manual transmission and single speed transfer case, that were carried over from the V-100 series. It will also have more detailed specs on the Drive-train than the previous base chassis suggestions.
As stated in the other suggestions, there are a lot of Armament options available for this chassis. If I haven’t already made a suggestion for a given weapon config with this Chassis/Drive-Train version, please feel free to do so, and you have my permission to use any information I’ve collected and posted here.
For full chassis history, visit the Chassis Series suggestion linked in the Related Suggestions section.
This version of the Cadillac Gage V-150 Commando was originally introduced in 1971.
It was designed as a product improved version of the V-100/M706 Commando Armored Car. It used the same base hull design as the V-100/M706, and retained the same basic drive-train. That drive-train being the Chrysler 361 V8 Gas engine, which had an output of 191 Gross HP, a 5 speed manual transmission, and a single speed 4 wheel drive transfer case. However the drive train was upgraded with heavier duty axles.
As is the case with all versions of the V-150, it has served with the United States, and Several other militaries.
Click for Chassis + Drive-Train Specs
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Chassis Version | V-150 / M706 Product Improved |
| Year of Introduction | 1971 |
| Crew to Operate | 3-4, Varies by weapon configuration |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | Varies ~ 20,000lb (9071kg) |
| Dimensions | |
| Height (turret) | Varies by weapon configuration |
| Height(over hull) | 78in (1,98m) |
| Width | 89in (2.26m) |
| Length | 224in (5.69m) |
| Wheelbase | 105in (2.66m) |
| Clearance Hull | 24in (61cm) |
| Clearance Differential | 16in (41cm) |
| Armor | |
| Armor Construction | Cadloy High Hardness Steel Armor, Welded |
| Turret | |
| Front | Varies by Config ~9.5mm |
| Sides | Varies by Config ~6.4mm |
| Rear | Varies by Config ~6.4mm |
| Top | Varies by Config ~6.4mm |
| Hull | |
| Upper Front | 9.5mm @ 30° |
| Middle Front | 6.4mm @ 75° |
| Lower Front | 6.4mm @ 35° |
| Upper Sides | 6.4mm @ 30° |
| Lower Sides | 6.4mm @ 20° |
| Upper Rear (Air intake vent) | 6.4mm @ 30° (37°) |
| Lower Rear | 6.4mm @ 37° |
| Roof | 6.4mm @ 90° |
| Floor | 6.4mm @ 90° |
| Automotive Performance | |
| Max Speed Land | 55mph (88.5kph) |
| Max Speed Water | 3mph (4.83kph) |
| Max Gradient Climb | 60.00% |
| Max Side Gradient | 30.00% |
| Max Vertical Obstacle | 24in (61cm) |
| Operating Range Road | 600miles (965km) |
| Operating Range CC | 425miles (684km) |
| HP/Metric Ton | ~21.05hp/ton |
| Engine | |
| Model | Chrysler Military 361 M75 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Type | V8 |
| Horse Power, Gross | 191 @ 4000rpm |
| Torque, Gross | 325ft-lbs @ 2400rpm |
| Transmission | |
| Type | Manual, Synchronized 2nd-5th |
| Gears | 5 forward 1 reverse |
| Gear Ratios | |
| 1st | 7.24 : 1 |
| 2nd | 4.33 : 1 |
| 3rd | 2.61 : 1 |
| 4th | 1.59 : 1 |
| 5th | 1.00 : 1 |
| Reverse | 7.24 : 1 |
| Transfer Case (Ratio) | Single Speed (1.32 : 1) |
| Wheel Drive | 4x4 |
| Suspension | |
| Solid axle - Front & Rear Semi elliptical Leaf spring - direct Shock absorber per wheel | |
| Axles | |
| Beam Type - Double Reduction - locking differentials | |
| Brakes | |
| 4 wheel Hydraulic - Internal Expanding | |
| Steering | |
| Front Wheel - Rack and Pinion - Power Assist | |
| Fuel System | |
| 2 tanks | |
| 80gal total | |
| Tires | |
| 14in x 20in | |
| Commando Special – 12 ply tires | |
| Available Armament | |
| 2 x .30cal M37 MG(turret) | |
| 1 x .30cal M37 & 1x .50cal M2HB(turret) | |
| 2 x 7.62mm M73 MG (turret) | |
| 1 x 7.62mm General Electric Minigun(turret) | |
| 20mm Oerlikon 204GK AutoCannon (turret) | |
| 20mm VADS (turret) | |
| TOW Missile Carrier | |
| Dragon Missile Carrier(turret) | |
| 90mm MECAR Gun(turret) | |
| 90mm Cockerill Mk3 Gun(turret) | |
| 25mm Bushmaster(turret) | |
| 76mm RO L23A1 (Scorpion Turret) |
Being the earliest version of the V-150 Commando, also technically being the slowest. Vehicles based on this chassis/power-train combination could slot in at the earlier mid ranks of the tech tree’s they’re introduced in. Being such a versatile platform, with many armament/turret options, allows for vehicles based on this combination to fill many earlier tech tree gaps.
The Cadillac Gage V150 / LAV-150-armored car chassis series “A Cadillac of Armored Cars”
Cadillac Gage V-150 Commando ‘Standard’ Chassis “Amphibious 4x4 Speed”
Books:
“Armored Car, A History of American Wheeled Combat Vehicles” By R.P. Hunnicutt, Published by Presidio Press, ISBN: 0-89141-777-X
“Profile, AFV, Weapons #62 - Commando, Twister, and High Mobility Vehicles”, by Christopher F. Foss
https://www.worldhistory.biz/download567/ProfileAFV-WeaponsProfiles62-Commando,TwisterandHighMobilityVehicles.pdf
“A Compendium of Armament and Military Hardware” By Christopher Chant, Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul Inc., ISBN: 0-7102-0720-4
https://archive.org/details/compendiumofarma0000chan/mode/2up
Manuals:
In the process of finding and purchasing a copy of TM 9-2320-245-10 for more detailed info on drivetrain and hull
Websites: Additional information and pictures can be found here
https://old.weaponsystems.net/weaponsystem/CC01%20-%20Commando.html
https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Cadillac_Gage_Commando
https://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/US/Cadillac_Gage_Commando_M706.php
https://www.fdi.us.com/static/files/pdf/Cadillac%20Gage%20Flyer%20and%20Descriptions.pdf
http://warwheels.net/LAV150index.html
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/lav-150.htm
http://afvdb.50megs.com/usa/m706.html