GMC AFKWX353 Truck, 2 12-Ton, 6x6
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AFKWX 353 (cabine avancee)
POIDS A VIDE 4.9 t
POIDS TOTAL 7.325t
LONGUEUR 6.17 m
LARGEUR 2.235m
HAUTEUR avec et sans bache 2.13/ 2.690m
EMPATTEMENT 4.165m
PENTE MAXI 65%
GUE FRANCHISSABLE 0.76 m
VITESSE 72 km/h
AUTONOMIE 480 km

GMC Model AFKWX-353 Truck, 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6 (G508)

The GMC Model AFKWX-353 Truck, 2 1/2-Ton, 6x6 (G508) was produced starting in 1942 and was in use until the 1950s. It shared many parts with the GMC CCKW, but was a distinct truck with about 7,200 manufactured in total. It's driveline was largely the same as the CCKW but the shorter, Cab-Over-Engine (COE) design required some parts changes. The wheelbase was 2.23m. and the overall length was 6.17m.
Early production AFKWX-353 trucks had a closed metal cab and metal 5.18 m long cargo bed. Later production had an open, military style cab and wooden cargo bed. In 1944, the design was changed by making the chassis and bed  In final form, the designation was changed to M-427. The open cab variant could be fitted with a machine gun on a ring mount.
The GMC Model AFKWX-353 truck was powered by the GMC 270 cu. in. in-line 6 cyl. 91.5 bhp engine mated to a five speed transmission and two speed transfer case