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Tamiya U.S. 2.5-Ton 6X6 Cargo Truck
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-35218
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The Tamiya U.S. 2.5-Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck (HC-35218) highlights the iconic World War II transport widely known as the "deuce and a half" or "Jimmy". Produced in vast numbers and used by U.S. and Allied forces, this stalwart 6x6 became a backbone of wartime logistics and post-war military transport worldwide.
Historical Background
With more than 810,000 units built, the GMC-based series proved that reliable supply lines could win battles. Typical power came from the GMC Type 270 inline engine (4,416 cc) delivering 104 hp through a five-speed transmission. Trucks were fitted with either Chevrolet "banjo" or Timken "split" axles, and appeared in many roles including cargo, water and fuel tankers, dump variants, and multi-role tipping bodies.
- Popular variant: GMC CCKW-353 with normal cab and 164-inch long wheelbase
- Carrying capacity: approx. 2.42 ton off-road; up to 4 ton on paved roads
- Maximum speed: around 72 km/h
- Served across multiple theatres of WWII and influenced post-war military vehicle design
Well known for its durability and versatility, the CCKW family became a symbol of Allied mobility. The Tamiya U.S. 2.5-Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck HC-35218 captures the subject’s significance in military history and logistics.
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About the U.S. 2 1/2-Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck
The American motor car industry produced an outstanding number of military vehicles during 5 years of the World War 2. Those were widely used not only by the U.S. troops but also by other allied troops. The U.S. was literally the arsenal of democracies. As the World War 2 was the first modern mobile warfare, logistics was of greater importance than ever. Sometimes, it was even more important to ensure smooth supply lines than to develop better ordnance. Many kinds of vehicle were used for supply operations, and among them, the 2 1/2 ton truck, known as "Jimmy" or "Deuce and a half", was one of the most mass produced vehicles, recording the total production of 810,000. The nickname "Jimmy" was derived because the majority of the total production was done by the GMC firm. The most widely used engine was Type 270 with a displacement of 4,416cc, yielding 104 horsepower. The power was transmitted to the wheels via five-speed transmission. Two types of driving axles were offered to the truck. One is "Banjo type" manufactured by Chevrolet and the other is "Split type" made by Timkin. Apart from the driving axles, many components, such as cabin, cargo body and chassis frame, varied according to the manufacturers and various uses. Variants included the normal steel-body cargo truck, water tanker, gasoline tanker, cargo-dump truck and multi-role type with tipping cargo body. The most popular variant, GMC CCKW-353 with normal cabin and long wheelbase of 164 inch, weighing 4.8 ton, had carrying capacity of 2.42 ton on rough roads and 4 ton on pavement. The maximum speed reached 72km/h. Having the then first class performance like these, the 2 1/2 trucks ran across all the battle fields as a means of transport for the Allied forces and played an important role to bring about the victory of the Allies. After its retirement from the U.S. Army in the early 50's, they were transferred to all over the world and had a great influence on the progress of today's military motorcars.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-35218
- Barcode: 4950344993031
- Scale: 1:35
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