Cadillac Gage Commando | |
|---|---|
| Pays | Usa |
| Rôle | Voiture blindée |
| Conçu | En juin 1962 |
| Construit | Plus de 3200 |
Lla Cadillac Gage Commando, fréquemment dénoté comme le M706 dans le service militaire américain, était une voiture blindée américaine conçue pour être amphibie. Il a été conçu par Cadillac Gage spécifiquement pour le Corps de police militaire des États-Unis pendant la guerre du Vietnam comme un véhicule d’escorte de convoi armé. Le Commando a été l’un des premiers véhicules à combiner les rôles traditionnellement séparés d’un véhicule blindé de transport de troupes et d’une voiture blindée conventionnelle, tout comme le BTR-40 soviétique. Sa hauteur notable, sa capacité amphibie et son moteur étanche ont permis aux équipages américains de se battre efficacement dans les jungles du Vietnam en observant leurs adversaires sur une végétation épaisse et en faisant la route au pays.’s rivières profondes
| V-100 Commando Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Ontario Regiment Museum, Oshawa |
| Photos | 81 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando is an American four-wheeled armored car that was developed in the early 1960s. Designed for the dual role of reconnaissance and internal security (counter-insurgency), the V-100 was characterized by its simple, rugged design and amphibious capability. It was one of the first successful post-war wheeled armored vehicles to be mass-exported worldwide, seeing extensive combat during the Vietnam War, where its mobility and light armor provided a significant advantage in escort and perimeter defense duties. The V-100’s primary feature is its V-shaped hull, which offers better protection against mine blasts compared to conventional flat hulls, though its armor protection against heavy weapons is limited.
| Property | Typical Value (V-100) |
|---|---|
| Rôle | Armored Personnel Carrier, Reconnaissance, Internal Security |
| National Origin | États-Unis |
| Fabricant | Cadillac Gage (Textron Marine & Land Systems) |
| Service Entry | 1964 |
| Crew/Capacity | 2 (Driver, Commander) + 10 Passengers |
| Configuration | 4×4, Wheeled Armored Vehicle |
| Length | 5.69 m (18 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 2.39 m (7 ft 10 in) (To turret roof) |
| Combat Weight | 9.88 tonnes (10.9 short tons) |
Powerplant and Mobility
- Engine: 1 x Chrysler V8 gasoline engine (later models often upgraded to diesel).
- Power Output: 200 hp (149 kW).
- Maximum Speed (Road): 100 km/h (62 mph).
- Maximum Speed (Water): 4.8 km/h (3 mph) (Amphibious, propelled by wheels).
- Mobility: Permanent four-wheel drive and a short wheelbase provide high cross-country mobility. The vehicle is fully amphibious without special preparation.
Armament and Armor
- Armor: All-welded steel construction, providing protection against small arms fire and shell fragments.
- Primary Armament: Usually configured with an open-top turret mounting twin 7.62 mm machine guns (e.g., M73 or M60), or sometimes a combination of a 7.62 mm and a .50 cal (12.7 mm) heavy machine gun.
- Alternative Armament: Variants could be fitted with a larger turret housing a 20 mm cannon or 40 mm grenade launcher for heavier fire support.
- Legacy: The V-100 led to the development of the larger and more heavily armed V-150 and V-200 series, and its chassis layout continues to influence modern armored vehicle design.
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