ダッジ WC54 | |
|---|---|
| 国 | 米国 |
| 型 | 4×4軽トラック |
| メーカー | ダッジ (クライスラー) |
ザ ダッジ WC54 ●3/4トン、供給カタログ指定G502、第二次大戦中に開発されたWCシリーズ4×4軽トラックでした。1942年から1945年まで米軍が使用した主要な救急車を務め、一部はアメリカ陸軍医療部隊による朝鮮戦争中の1953年後半に使用され、他の救急車は1960年代後半に一部のヨーロッパ諸国の軍隊で機能しました。時には、いくつかのラジオバンとして米国信号隊によって使用されました。
ソース： ウィキペディアのダッジ WC54
| Dodge WC54 | |
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| カメラマン | 知りません |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 41 |
| Dodge Ambulance Walk Around | |
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| カメラマン | レギオン |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 27 |
| Dodge WC-54 Ambulance Walk Around | |
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| カメラマン | 知りません |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 21 |
関連項目:
General Characteristics and Role
The Dodge WC54 was the standard dedicated ambulance used by the United States Army Medical Corps during World War II. While other vehicles like the Jeep were often used for casualty evacuation in a pinch, the WC54 was a purpose-built medical transport based on the heavy-duty 3/4-ton Dodge WC chassis. It featured a fully enclosed sheet-metal body manufactured by Wayne Body Works, which provided much-needed protection and climate control for patients. The interior was highly specialized, with folding benches and suspended racks that allowed it to carry either four stretcher-borne patients or six to seven seated casualties. A powerful heater was mounted on the firewall to provide comfort in cold climates, a feature that made it much preferred by crews and patients alike over other contemporary ambulances.
| Property | Typical Value (Dodge WC54) |
|---|---|
| 型 | Light Military Field Ambulance |
| National Origin | 米国 |
| メーカー | Dodge (Chrysler Corporation) / Wayne Body Works (Body) |
| Entered Service | 1942 |
| 乗組員 | 2 (Driver and Medic) |
| Patient Capacity | 4 stretchers or 6-7 seated patients |
| 長さ | 4.94 m (16 ft 2.5 in) |
| Max Speed | 87 km/h (54 mph) |
Powerplant and Medical Equipment
- Engine: 1 x Dodge T214 side-valve, inline six-cylinder gasoline engine (230 cu in).
- Engine Power: 92 hp (69 kW) at 3,200 rpm.
- Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox with a single-speed transfer case for 4×4 engagement.
- Suspension: Heavy-duty leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers, tuned specifically for a slightly smoother ride than the standard weapons carrier to avoid jarring injured patients.
- Interior Layout: Features two upper and two lower stretcher positions; the lower benches fold up to create a central aisle or additional seating.
- Special Features: A rear fold-away step for easier loading of stretchers, an overhead vent for air circulation, and a large medical supply storage box.
Service History and Legacy
- Frontline Service: The WC54 saw action in every theater of WWII, including the Mediterranean, the Pacific, and the European campaigns following D-Day.
- International Aid: Thousands were supplied to the Free French Forces and the British Royal Army Medical Corps, where they were often considered superior to domestic designs like the Austin K2/Y.
- Korean War: The vehicle remained the primary US ambulance through the Korean War, serving alongside newer designs until the introduction of the Dodge M43 in the early 1950s.
- Post-War Life: Under Lend-Lease and military aid programs, the WC54 served in the armies of France, Norway, Belgium, and Greece well into the 1960s.
- WC64 KD Variant: In 1945, a “Knock-Down” version (WC64 KD) was introduced, which could be shipped in crates to save space, though the WC54 remains the most iconic version of the series.
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