GMC CCKW-353 Truck, 2.5-ton, 6x6, Tank

Fuel tanker conversions of the standard military 2.5-ton cargo truck played an important part in mobile warfare. Tanker trucks transported gasoline and diesel fuel from rear area depots, and rail heads to refueling points near the front. Acting as a mobile gas station, the tanker could refuel two vehicles simultaneously, and it did so in much less time than would be required to refuel from 20 liter fuel cannisters. Fuel tankers were often disguised as regular trucks, using canvas cargo covers, to avoid being singled out during an aerial attack.

Available Scale Model Kits

1:72 CDC 3144 (hard cab)
1:72 CDC 3145 (US Air Force)
1:72 Hasegawa MT21 (soft cab w/Winch)
1:285 GHQ US16 (hard cab)

Technical Specifications

GMC CCKW-353 Truck, 2.5-ton, 6x6, Tank (with or without Winch)
Engine: GMC 270, 6-cylinder, I-I-W-F, 4417 cc, 77.5 KW @ 3000 rpm
Transmission: 5F1R, 2 gear ratios
Maximum Speed: 72 km/h on roads
Length: 6511 mm, 6768 mm w/Winch
Width: 2236 mm
Height: 2412 mm
Wheelbase: 4167 mm, Bogie Centers 1118 mm
Weight: 4801 kg
Fuel Payload: 375 gallons x 2
Crew: Commander, and Driver
Production: 1941–1945

Historical Employment

US Army (World War 2, Korean War)
French Army (World War 2, Indochina Conflict)
British Army (World War 2)
Bundeswehr & NATO
Soviet Army
Red Chinese Army
Taiwanese Army
Phillipine Army

The GMC 2.5-ton fuel tanker is an important supply vehicle for wargamers, and it lends itself to a refueling diorama involving a variety of World War 2 and modern aircraft.

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