DODGE ¾ TON 4x4 TRUCK WC-51 & WC-52 WEAPONS CARRIER (G-502)

DODGE ¾ TON 4x4 TRUCK WC-51 & WC-52 WEAPONS CARRIER (G-502)
Image: WC-51 (WW2 Medical Battalion)
Year1942
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced98.296 (WC-51) 42.782 (WC-52)
Crew2 (Driver & Assistant Driver)
Armament[@main_armament]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Pay Load800 kg
Towed Load800 kg
Weight2.315 kg (WC-51) 2.700 kg (WC-52)
Height1.71m
Width2.12m
Length4.24m (WC-51) 4.48m (WC-52)
Ground Clearance0.27m
Fording Depth0.60m
Obstacle Clearance[@obstacle_clearance]
Climbing Ability30°
Radio[@radio]
Armour[@armour]
EngineDodge T214 SV (Petrol)
Transmission4 x Forward & 1 x Reverse
Maximum Road Range158 miles (255 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Road Speed54 mph (87 kph)
Maximum Road Speed + Trailer209 mph (337 kph)
Maximum Cross Country Speed13 mph (21 kph)
Maximum Road Towing Speed[@maximum_road_towing_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe US firm Dodge began producing military trucks in 1939 and in 1941 developed a range of 4x4 ¾ ton trucks to carry heavier ordnance than the Jeep. These came in many variants with the G-502 line of vehicles including weapons carriers, carryalls and ambulances. The WC series stands for 1941 (W) and C (3/4 ton). The WC-51 and 52 were issued as weapon carriers and used to carry weapons, troops and ammunition on the battlefield. These are actually the same vehicle with the only difference being was the 52 had a MU2 Winch installed.