DAIMLER (DINGO) SCOUT CAR Mk. I

DAIMLER (DINGO) SCOUT CAR Mk. I
Image: Daimler Dingo Mk. II (IWM)
Year1939
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced6.626 (All
Crew2 (Commander & Driver)
Main Armament1 x .303 Bren Machine Gun or 1 x .55 Boys Anti-Rank Rifle
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight1.50m
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Height1.50m
Width1.71m
Length3.18m
Combat Weight3000 kg
Ground Clearance0.20m
Fording Depth0.60m
Trench Crossing1.22m
Obstacle Clearance0.53m
Climbing Ability25°
RadioNo. 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 30mm.
Hull Sides: 12mm.
Hull Rear: 12mm.
Hull Top: 6mm.
Hull Bottom: 6mm.
Roof: 6mm.
EngineDaimler 6 Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 5 Reverse
Maximum Road Range320 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed89 mph
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsMk. IA: New Armoured Folding Roof Hatch.
Mk. IB: New radiator.
Mk. II: Minor changes.
Mk. III: Armoured Roof replaced with Canvas screen.
NotesThe Dingo answered the call for a light vehicle that could fill the roles of reconnaissance and liaison. It carried a crew of two and had good armour. Its small but low silhouette plus its agility made it very popular. It first saw action in France in 1940 with the BEF. The Dingo continued to serve until the 1960s and was used on every front in WW2.