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Studebaker US6
Betaalt	Usa
Type	vrachtauto

Fotogalerij op een Studebaker US6, Made by Studebaker Le Studebaker US6 ( M16A ) est un camion de classe 2,5t de la seconde Guerre mondiale. Sa production a commencée aux USA à partir de 1941 et s’est achevée en 1945 alors qu’elle a débutée en 1942 en URSS. Le US6 eu un Hercules du moteur à essence construits à six cylindres qui produit 94 chevaux (70 kW), avec une transmission à cinq vitesses, plus une à deux vitesses boîte de transfert . La production a été divisée entre Gmc vrachtwagens die produceren voor het Amerikaanse leger, Studebaker Corporation die 2,5 ton produceert voor leenleasetrucks en International Harvester die produceert voor de Amerikaanse marine en mariniers. Drie grote fabrikanten produceerden meer dan 900.000 vrachtwagens van in totaal 2,5 ton, in zowel 6×4 als 6×6 as/wiel versies, met ongeveer 200.000 vrachtwagens Studebaker Gebouwd in dertien jaar variaties, waaronder een kiepwagen en tractormodellen.

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The Studebaker US6 (G630) was a highly successful series of 2½-ton 6×6 and 5-ton 6×4 military trucks manufactured by the Studebaker Corporation and REO Motor Car Company during World War II. While built to US Army Ordnance Corps specifications, the vast majority of the nearly 220,000 units produced were exported to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease program, where it became an indispensable workhorse for the Red Army.

Service and Legacy

The “Studer” in Soviet Service

Primary User: The Soviet Union was the largest foreign operator, receiving approximately 100,000 to 150,000 trucks. Soviet soldiers affectionately nicknamed it the “Studer” or “King of Roads” for its reliability and robust off-road performance.
Critical Role: The US6 was crucial for the Red Army’s logistics, especially during the offensive phases of the war, where its 6×6 (all-wheel-drive) capabilities excelled on poor roads and muddy terrain.
Key Applications:
- Artillery Prime Mover: Towing anti-tank guns and field artillery.
- Transport: Moving troops and supplies over long distances.
- Katyusha Platform: The truck was famously adapted to carry the BM-13N and BM-8 “Katyusha” multiple rocket launchers, becoming the iconic mobile artillery system of the Red Army.
Engine Reliability: Its Hercules JXD engine, with a low compression ratio, was renowned for its ability to run reliably on the low-quality, low-octane gasoline available on the Eastern Front.
Post-War Influence: The design strongly influenced post-war Soviet truck development, particularly the Zis-152 and later the ZiL-157 series.

US Service and Production

Design Origin: It was developed in competition with designs from General Motors (GMC CCKW) and International Harvester (IHC M-5-6), all for the US Army’s standard 2½-ton truck class.
Export Focus: The US military predominantly used the GMC CCKW, assigning the US6 primarily to the Lend-Lease program. However, the US Army did use the US6 for heavy-duty construction in the US, such as on the Alcan (Alaska) Highway en de Ledo Road in Asia.
Total Production: In totaal 219,882 US6 trucks were built from 1941 to 1945 by Studebaker and its subcontractor, REO Motor Car Company.

Technical Specifications (US6 U1 Cargo Truck)

General Characteristics

Specificatie	Detail
Type	2½-ton 6×6 or 5-ton 6×4 Tactical Truck
Fabrikant	Studebaker Corporation, REO Motor Car Company
Bemanning	2
Weight (Empty)	9,875 lb (4,479 kg)
Payload (Off-road 6×6)	2½ short tons (2,300 kg)
Length (U1, Short Wheelbase)	20 ft 11 in (6.38 m)
Breedte	7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)

Drivetrain and Performance

Component	Detail
Motor	Hercules JXD L-head inline-6 gasoline engine
Displacement	320 cu in (5.2 L)
Horsepower	86 hp (64 kW) at 2,800 rpm
Transmission	Warner T 93 5-speed manual
Transfer Case	2-range (High/Low) with selectable front-axle drive
Maximum Speed	45 mph (72 km/h)
Operational Range	Approx. 236 mi (380 km)

Key Variants

US6 U1/U2: 6×6 Cargo, Short Wheelbase (U2 includes a front winch).
US6 U3/U4: 6×6 Cargo, Long Wheelbase (U4 includes a front winch).
US6 U5: 6×6 Tanker (750-gallon capacity).
US6x4 U6: 6×4 Semi-Tractor (intended for paved road use, rated at 5 tons).
US6x4 U7/U8: 6×4 Cargo, Long Wheelbase (U8 includes a winch).
Dump Trucks: Various 6×6 dump truck models (End dump and Side dump) were also produced.