Cadillac Gage Commando | |
|---|---|
| Paese | Usa |
| Ruolo | Autoblindata |
| progettato | Giugno I - 1962 |
| Costruito | 3200+ |
Le Cadillac Gage Commando, spesso indicato come M706 al servizio militare degli Stati Uniti, era un'auto blindata statunitense progettata per essere anfibia. Fu progettato dalla Cadillac Gage appositamente per il Corpo di Polizia Militare degli Stati Uniti durante la guerra del Vietnam come veicolo di scorta di convogli armati. Il Commando fu uno dei primi veicoli a combinare i ruoli tradizionalmente separati di una portaerei corazzata e di un'auto blindata convenzionale, proprio come il BTR-40 sovietico. La sua notevole altezza, la sua capacità anfibia e il motore impermeabilizzante permisero agli equipaggi americani di combattere efficacemente nelle giungle del Vietnam osservando i loro avversari su una fitta vegetazione e forando i profondi fiumi del paese
| V-100 Commando Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Ruolo | Armored Personnel Carrier, Reconnaissance, Internal Security |
| National Origin | Stati Uniti |
| Produttore | Cadillac Gage (Textron Marine & Land Systems) |
| Service Entry | 1964 |
| Crew/Capacity | 2 (Driver, Commander) + 10 Passengers |
| Configurazione | 4×4, Wheeled Armored Vehicle |
| Lunghezza | 5.69 m (18 ft 8 in) |
| Larghezza | 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in) |
| Altezza | 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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