GMC CCKW-353 2 1/2 Ton Truck with M45 Quadmount (Republic of China)

[Miki_Hoshii 2,449]

Hello everyone! Today ill be suggesting the General Motors Company CCKW-353 M45 Quadmount SPAAG.

 

 

History:

The GMC CCKW-353 was 2 1/2 ton six axle truck operated by US and other Allied forces during WW2 and the second most produced US truck, with only the MB Willy Jeep beating it in production numbers. The CCKW series as a whole had many wide array of variants, and models produced, with over 520,000 units produced between 1940 and 1946.  The Republic of China specifically would have the open cab CCKW-353 variant used in a wide variety of roles, from general transport, artillery towing, and fuel trucks, to mounting the M45 Quadmount in the rear bed as a SPAAG. The M45 Quadmount was a powered turret containing four 12.7mm M2 Browning machine guns in a powered turret, which was introduced in 1943. The M45 was most commonly found mounted on dedicated SPAAG halftracks like the M16 and M17 halftracks, or the M51 and M55 towed trailers. The M45 could be mounted anywhere, including truck beds, as well as static positions. Both the CCKW, and M45's service in the Republic of China is undocumented, and it is likely that both were received during, or shortly after WW2. The CCKW-353, however it was at least seen mounting the M45 in its bed during the 1961 National Day parade. The CCKW was likely phased out by the M35 2 1/2 ton truck during the mid to late 1960's, while the M45 was phased out of service by the T-81 20mm anti-aircraft gun in the 1980's. Currently as of the writing of this article, it is not known if the M45, or the T-81 has been mounted on the bed of the M35 2 1/2 ton truck in ROCA service.

 

 

 

In-Game:

The GMC CCKW-353 is technically already found in War Thunder as a unique 40mm armed SPAAG for the French Forces, however this CCKW-353 isn't a specialized variant like the French truck. This is simply the standard flatbed truck with the M45 mounting. This specific setup was also used by the US Army as well, opening up a possibility of them getting an additional SPAAG. Handling would likely be worse offroad than a M16 halftrack, and the vehicle is nearly completely unarmored.

 

 

Specifications:

 

General characteristics:

Crew: 3+

Length: 22 ft 6 in (6.86 m)

Width: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)

Height: 9 ft 1 in (2.77 m)

Weight: 5 tons

Powerplant: GMC 270 six-cylinder gasoline engine making 104 HP (78 kW) @ 2750 RPM

 

Performance & Armor:

Maximum speed: 45 mph (72 km/h)

Reverse speed: 5.6 mph (9 km/h)

Torque: 216 lb ft (292 N m) @ 1400 RPM

HP/Ton ratio: 20.8 HP/Ton

Range: 300 mi (482 km)

Neutral Steering: No

Hull armor:

- - Front: N/A

- - Side: N/A

- - Rear: N/A

Turret armor:

- - Front: 6.35mm

- - Side: 6.35mm

- - Rear: N/A

 

Armament:

4x M2 12.7mm machine guns:

- - Vertical guidance: +90/-10

- - Rate of fire per gun: 576 RPM 

- - Traverse speed: 60 degrees per second

- - Rounds carried: 4800+

- - Stabilization: No

Shells:

- - M1 Incendiary

- - M2 AP (25mm @ 0 degrees, 100 m)

- - M8 AP-I (22mm @ 0 degrees, 100 m)

- - M20 API-T (22mm @ 0 degrees, 100 m)

 

 

Sources:

Spoiler

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M45_Quadmount

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_CCKW_2½-ton_6x6_truck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI_tah7muHw

https://archive.org/details/TM9-2800/page/n297

 

 

 

Edited January 17, 2020 by Miki_Hoshii

[leroyonly 4,311]

Open for discussion. 

[Solarmod 1,204]

I wanna see this for both the US and the Chinese, yeah. +1! 

[Milocat 4,857]

I'm iffy on giving this to the U.S. but it's a must-have for the Chinese tree.  +

[Miki_Hoshii 2,449]

43 minutes ago, Milocat said:

I'm iffy on giving this to the U.S. but it's a must-have for the Chinese tree.  +

The US definitely doesn't need it per say, but it is a option that I figured I might as well mention it knowing how people are with their vehicles outside of the country of origin.

 

 

 

Edited December 2, 2019 by Miki_Hoshii

[Solarmod 1,204]

4 hours ago, Miki_Hoshii said:

The US definitely doesn't need it per say

Ow  

 

Why couldn't it be an event vehicle?

[Miki_Hoshii 2,449]

1 hour ago, Solarmod said:

Ow  

 

Why couldn't it be an event vehicle?

Need, and want are two different things my friend. 

[Solarmod 1,204]

13 hours ago, Miki_Hoshii said:

Need, and want are two different things my friend. 

Indeed. But I want it  

[Teslashark 73]

Yes for China, maybe yes for America because the AA line is still kind of sparse.

 

I think America and France should both have an Israeli M5A1 TCM though, as they both lack an intermediate T3/T4 20mm autocannon AA vehicle.  

[Milocat 4,857]

12 hours ago, Teslashark said:

Yes for China, maybe yes for America because the AA line is still kind of sparse.

 

I think America and France should both have an Israeli M5A1 TCM though, as they both lack an intermediate T3/T4 20mm autocannon AA vehicle.  

 

Off-topic, but this is a 20mm SPAA option for the U.S.:  

Spoiler

 

 

[CokeSpray 7,274]

Suggestion passed to the developers for consideration.

[leroyonly 4,311]

As the GMC CCKW-353 with M45 Quadmount has been added as per update 2.3 Hot Tracks,

 

Moved to Implemented Suggestions.