M38 wolfhound 6x6 armored car 1944 light vehicles war. The vehicle was widely exported and as of 2006 still remained in service with some countries in british service, the m8 was known as the greyhound, a nickname seldom if ever used by the us. The chevrolet division of the general motors corporation was tapped for its production. Its no wonder suburban is the perfect vehicle for the modern family. Talk to a representative today for oneonone attention to your armored chevrolet needs. Ocelot is a british armored vehicle now in service as a replacement for the snatch land rover. T17e1 staghound wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. A number of countries used the staghound after the war, with some of the vehicles continuing to serve into the 1980s. Armys standard antitank weapon at the beginning of wwii. Chevrolet m38 wolfhound armored car the m38 was standardized in march 1945 but by then the war was nearly over. The m38 wolfhound armored car with the turret from the m24 chaffee. Dear customers, our stores are currently open by appointment. The m38 wolfhound armored car with the turret from the m24. Surprisingly, the m8 was used by many foreign armies after the war and was a popular and reliable vehicle.
The m8 armored car served in the far east and was more useful in that most of the japanese armor was vulnerable to the 37 mm cannon. Us armor heavy and light cadillac escalade military weapons military equipment armored vehicles panzer high speed military vehicles. May 4, 2016 chevrolet m38 wolfhound armored car m38 wolfhound wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The wheels were independently sprung by coil springs via swing arms, and this improved suspension combined with its evenlyspaced axles. Pdf rolls royce armoured car download full pdf book. M38 wolfhound sixwheeled light armored car mission.
A 2speed transfer case effectively doubled the amount of speeds in its hydramatic transmission. In july 1941, ford and fargo were given orders to develop a vehicle which incorporated a low silhouette, 37mm gun, six wheel drive, high mobility, and good speed. According to its characteristics and composition of weapons and it roughly corresponded to the armored car staghound m6. Armored chevrolet suburban for sale inkas armored vehicles. M38 wolfhound armored car armored vehicles, army vehicles. M38 wolfhound sixwheeled light armored car mission support. The m38 wolfhound was formally selected as a replacement for the m8 greyhound series in march of 1945. The vehicle has been retrofitted with a diesel engine which is on the button, reliable and has makes the vehicle. Design cunningham was a famous car maker and former coach builder, in business since 1908, known for having developed the first american v8 engine, back in 1916.
Developed by chevrolet, the m38 wolfhound was an attempt to improve upon the m8. Army vehicles, armored vehicles, military weapons, military art, war thunder, model tanks, tank design, world of tanks, ww2 tanks. The m8 kit can be configured to be the m20 by simply leaving off the top hull section but the turret holds many details to be included. It was used from 1943 by the united states and british troops in europe and the far east until the end of the war. Tamiya america, inc 5 us m8 light truck greyhound, tam35228. Manufacturer, chevrolet division of general motors. Both were found to be superior to the m8, but it was decided that, at that stage of the war, there was no more need for a new armored car. The most important change was a rearrangement of the wheels for better crosscountry performance. The t17 and the t17e1 were two american armored car designs produced during.
Feb 10, 20 steve witkowski brought out his m8 armored car to the museum of the american g. Like a number of vehicles of this type, it was built using an existing chassis, that of the m18 hellcat. Firing the 37mm cannon on the m8 greyhound armored car youtube. The armored group is dedicated to protecting lives in our vehicles, no matter where in the world you are. Belgian soldiers driving a minerva armoured car during the first world war. M8 greyhound light armored car 5 by tamiya youtube.
Since 1940, the main antitank, allterrain fast vehicle in service with the us army was the m6 gmc. This particular vehicle was imported into the uk a number of year ago, and was fully restored to road ready condition in 2010. Chevy armored trucks and transit vehicles bulletproof chevy. The m8 served throughout ww2, and afterwards in a number of armies. Chevy armored trucks and transit vehicles bulletproof. Apply to wheeled vehicle mechanic, auditor, vault teller and more. The driver was offset to the left, and his hood swung to the right up towards the turret when opened.
The t17 and the t17e1 were two american armored car designs produced during the second world war. M8 greyhound armored car in action belgium sept 1944 m8 greyhound armored car in action 2 m8 greyhound armored car in field trials 4 german m8 greyhound cars m8 greyhound armored car greyhounds of company c 82nd recon battalion, 2nd armored division pass through the road junction at st. The average armored car m38 armored sag was created in the end of the war by the specialists of chevrolet, which took the m8 greyhound. Fully restored ww2 m8 greyhound armoured car nicknamed. Compared to the m8 armored car it was designed to replace, the m38 possessed oversized tires and evenly spaced axles which conferred a large mobility advantage. M8 greyhound m20 armoured utility car project closed.
Steve witkowski brought out his m8 armored car to the museum of the american g. Its companion vehicle was the m8, which had a turretmounted 37mm cannon. The armored chevrolet gm 2500 and 3500 passenger vans at the armored group tag, llc, are safe and comfortable for a variety of agencies and operations. The driver was seated in a position to the front left of the hull. Theres no need for a third party plugin or anything else, just drop your model in the scene and hit render. Ford motor company built a six wheels, all driven 6 x 6 prototype which was designated t17 and chevrolet a four wheels, all driven 4 x 4 model designated t17e1. Military vehicles by model number surplus city jeep parts. Model created in 3d studio max 2009 and converted in multiple formats. Army vehicles, armored vehicles, military weapons, military art, war thunder, model tanks, tank design, world of tanks.
Department of defense dod, russian ministry of defense, chinese ministry of defense or british ministry of defence visual information does not imply or constitute endorsement. Armored chevrolet suv, bulletproof gmc vehicles for sale. It is a large size suv but can also be considered as fullsize, extendedlength sports utility vehicle. The vehicle was widely exported and as of 2006 still remained in service with some countries in british service, the m8 was known as the greyhound, a nickname seldom if ever. The m38 was standardized in march 1945 but by then the war was nearly over. A number of countries used the staghound after the war, with some of the vehicles continuing to serve into.
Detailed 3d model of the ww2 us m8 british greyhound armored car. We can convert any gmc or chevrolet car, suv, truck, or van into a righthand drive vehicle. Neither saw service with frontline us forces but the latter was supplied, via the united kingdom, to british and commonwealth forces during the war and received the service name staghound. The m39 armored utility vehicle t41 was an american armored vehicle designed during the second world war, which saw service in that conflict and in the korean war. Army started to look for a replacement for the m8 as early as 1943. Captured german m8 greyhound armored car m8 greyhound armored car in action belgium sept 1944 m8 greyhound armored car in action 2 m8 greyhound armored car in field trials 4 german m8 greyhound cars m8 greyhound armored car greyhounds of company c 82nd recon battalion, 2nd armored division pass through the road junction at st. However, the war in europe was slowly coming to a close by that time and, in may of 1945, germany officially capitulated after the suicide death of adolf. Red ball military vehicle show gilbert pa 20 duration. In july 1941, the us army ordnance issued specifications for a medium armored car alongside a specification for heavy armored car which resulted in the t18 boarhound. Rolls royce armoured car available for download and read online in other formats. The us army declared that it had enough m8s to see it through and that it didnt need a new armored car.
This book examines the development of this category of armored cars and offers a detailed analysis of the extensive combat use of the staghound in british service as well as in the service of other allied countries including canada, new zealand and poland. America was designing an armored car to replace the m8 greyhound and they called it the m38 wolfhound. The most popular armored car plastic model military vehicles brands include tamiya, trumpeter, italeri, academy plastics, and afv club. Neither saw service with frontline us forces but the latter was supplied via the united kingdom to british and commonwealth forces during the war and received the service name staghound. It was used by the united states and british troops in europe and the far east until the end of the war. Army attention in 1940 was the commercially developed t j3. May 29, 2010 hydramatic transmissions, though not cadillac engines, were also used in the chevrolet t17e1 and t17e2 staghound 4. Still six wheeled, better engine, better armor and better guns. Another version is the sister kit to this, the m20 turretless scout car which between the two would make a great set. Aug 18, 2009 the staghound was a unique world war ii armored vehicle designed and manufactured in the us, but intended solely for the british army.
Allwheel drive threeaxis machine was designed to operate in adverse road conditions. Designed in late 1943 and entered service in 1944 but since there were only 5 built they were set for patrols for the remaining ye. Panzerserra bunker military scale models in 5 scale. It was a basic 4 wheeled truck equipped with a 37 mm 1. Fully restored ww2 m8 greyhound armoured car nicknamed nina. The m38 was a 6x6 vehicle with powerassisted steering on the front four wheels. Light armoured car, wolfhound hydramatic transmission.
Jul 09, 2016 america was designing an armored car to replace the m8 greyhound and they called it the m38 wolfhound. M38 wolfhound sixwheeled light armored car mission support combat vehicle the m38 wolfhound was developed to replace the ubiquitous m8 greyhound series but the end of the war signaled the end of the m38 endeavor. The m8 light armored car is a 6x6 armored car produced by the ford. These fullsize vans offer spacious interiors for 12 to 15 passengers andor plenty of cargo. While it never saw service with frontline us forces, it was supplied to british and other commonwealth forces during the war, under the name staghound. The m8 greyhound was a us ww2 armoured car designed in the early 1940s. The goal with the foxfound was to provide better protection against improved explosive devices ieds due to certain failings experienced during the iraq and afghanistan wars where the snatch land rover was inadequate. The armored chevroletgm 2500 and 3500 passenger vans at the armored group tag, llc, are safe and comfortable for a variety of agencies and operations.
Hobbylinc carries 141 armored car plastic model military vehicles at discounts up to 46%. The vehicle has been retrofitted with a diesel engine which is on the button, reliable and has makes the vehicle a very usable. It was designed as a replacement for the m8 greyhound series, but the end of the war in 1945 led to the cancellation of the project after the completion of a handful of prototype vehicles. Staghound armored car 194262 new vanguard paperback august 18, 2009 by steven j. Both were found to be superior to the m8, but it was decided that, at that stage of. It was purpose designed to serve as the primary basic command and communication combat vehicle of the us cavalry reconnaissance troops. The vehicle was widely exported and as of 2006update still remained in service with some countries. The driver and co driver machine gunner positions were in front and a big hercules 6cylinder inline engine was in the rear. Independently suspended oversized tires made for a more comfortable ride. T17 and chevrolet a four wheels, all driven 4 x 4 model designated t17e1.
Vehiclesalliesusa09armoredcarsm38wolfhoundm38wolfhound. A number of other countries used the staghound after the war. There was space for the driver, commander, and six passengers. M38 wolfhound heavy tank t1m6 super heavy tank t28 t95 gmc. Below are images of the m38 wolfhound sixwheeled light armored car mission support combat vehicle. Vehiclesalliesusa09armoredcars m38 wolfhound m38 wolfhound.
See more ideas about armored vehicles, military vehicles and military. In july 1941 the us army ordnance issued specifications for a medium armored car alongside a specification for heavy armored car which resulted in the t18 boarhound. After the war, m8 armored cars acted as patrol vehicles in the occupation forces of japan. M8 greyhound 6x6 ac brazilian expeditionary force case. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge the images or return to the article. Ten were produced afterward and standardized as the m1 armored car at rock island arsenal chassis numbers w60114 to w60125. Artans armored chevrolet suburban includes full vehicle armoring with certified steel and design to resist external ballistic threats from any angle, oem components such as suspension. Two prototypes, the studebaker t27 and chevrolet m38 were finished in summer 1944. The t17e1 armoured car was an american armored car design produced during the second world war. The m8 light armored car, the greyhound, entered combat service with the allies in 1943.
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