DODGE ¾ TON 4x4 TRUCK WC-53 “CARRYALL” (G-502)

DODGE ¾ TON 4x4 TRUCK WC-53 “CARRYALL” (G-502)
Image: WC-53 (Olive-Drab)
Year1942
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced8.402
Crew2 (Driver & Assistant Driver)
Armament[@main_armament]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Pay Load800 kg
Towed Load800 kg
Weight2.590 kg
Height2.06m
Width2.00m
Length4.73m
Ground Clearance0.15m
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 Range239 miles (386 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 Carryall was a general all-purpose version developed from the Dodge ¾ ton range. It had a fully enclosed body and could be used as a command vehicle for transporting officers with map tables installed. The WC-53 was rather heavy and slow and mainly used in rear areas.