TYPE: Self Propelled Anti Air Vehicle
ARMAMENT
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- 1x4 12.7x99mm M55 Machine Gun Trailer
-Ammunition capacity: Uncertain, but the mg’s mags have 200 rounds a piece
-Placement: Fixed on the flatbed
Mass: 1,087 kg
Barrel length: 1.6 m L/50
Shell: 12.7×99mm
Shell weight: 0.6 kg
Caliber: 12.7 mm
Action: Short recoil-operated
Elevation: -5° to +90°
Traverse: 360 degrees
Rate of fire: 575 x 4 = 2,300 rpm
Muzzle velocity: 890 m/s
Effective firing range: 1.5 km (effective AA), 4.5 km (maximum AA)
Maximum firing range: 1.8 km (horizontal), 2.5 km (maximum)
Feed system: Belt-fed
TECHNICAL DATA
Length: 6.85 m
Width: 2.23 m
Height: 2.79 m
Weight: 9.202 kg
Engine: GMC 270 6-cylinder, 4.425 cm3 displacement, liquid cooled, carburettor.
Horsepower: 94 at 3.000 rpm.
Transmission: 5-speed, Warner.
Transfer case: 2 speed, GM (banjo) or Timken (split).
Electrical system: 6 volt, negative ground.
Brakes: Hydraulic, vacuum assisted (GMC-Bendix).
Tyres: 7.50 - 20.
Fording depth: without preparation 0.76 m
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: 182 liter
Range: 480 km
Crew: 2.
HISTORY
The GMC CCKW-353 was introduced into the Danish Armed Forces as part of the American Armed Forces Aid in the 1950s. The vehicle was supplied to units throughout the Danish Armed Forces, but primarily to the Army, as a replacement for many of the earlier British/American supplied 2.5 and 3 ton vehicles such as Austin, Bedford, Ford, Chevrolet and others. This was a very versatile vehicle that suited many purposes and had good off-road capabilities. It was used by the Danish Armed Forces for the transport of supplies, a trade fair vehicle, as a fuel vehicle, a radio vehicle and much more.
In 1939, the American Congress “invited” the American truck manufacturers to submit a bid for a 2 ½ ton 6 x 6 vehicle. Some of the requirements for this vehicle were that it should be suitable for everything possible, including an all-round truck, and that it had to be cheap, easy and quick to produce. Of the solutions offered, the GMC ACKWX-353 was chosen, which was a further developed model of the civilian ACX-353, and during 1940, 2,466 trucks were produced for delivery to the American forces. The GMC 353 is delivered with a closed cab a la the civilian version (on models until 1942) and in an open military version. This vehicle remained in Danish service until the mid-1970s!
The vehicle did in Danish service come in many shapes and forms, and a smaller amount were used by the vehicle was along with other brands/different vehicles at this time, also used with a 12.7mm quadrilateral cannon of the anti-aircraft battery, for use in close range anti air defence by the artillery units. The vehicle can be seen with the cannon mounted in the image above, and it can be seen in the image below with some minor differences such as a tarp on the side guards and hauling a trailer.
IN GAME
This is quite similar to the M16 we have in game located in the American techtree, however this is much more mobile so it might be valid for a br of 3.0. It would be a solid addition to the SPAA line in either a subtree or an independent Norwegian & Danish techtree.
SOURCES
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https://www.pansermuseet.dk/en/home/
Materiel
GMC CCKW-353 - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage
GMC CCKW-353 - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage
M55 quad machinegun
M45 quad mount - Wikipedia
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