M20 utility

US302 M20 utilityCar, Armoured, Utility, 6x6, M20 - Open top version of the M8, used as a recon and observation vehicle for field commanders. Also utilised as a highly mobile APC ad cargo carrier

Pack contains 1 Armoured Car.

M20 Utility (US302)

M20 Armored Utility Car

In 1943 the Tank Destroyer Command requested a vehicle that could be a command car, personnel and cargo carrier and mounted an AA multiple MG mount. The result was the M20 Armored Utility Car.

The M20 Armored Utility Car, also known as the M20 Scout Car, was a M8 Greyhound with the turret removed. This was replaced with a low, armoured open-topped superstructure and an anti-aircraft ring mount for a .50 cal M2 heavy machinegun.

A bazooka was provided for the crew to compensate for its lack of anti-armour weaponry. The M20 was primarily used as a command vehicle and for forward reconnaissance for M10 and M18 tank destroyer units.

Originally designated the M10 Armored Utility Car, it was redesignated M20 to avoid confusion with the M10 Wolverine tank destroyer. 3,680 M20s were built by Ford during its two years in production (1943-1944).

It offered high speed and excellent mobility, along with a degree of protection against small arms fire and shrapnel. When employed in the command and control role, the M20 was fitted with additional radio equipment. Though not an amphibious vehicle, it could ford up to a depth of 48".

Technical Specifications
Function: command, control, cargo
Construction: welded steel hull, 0.75" average thickness
Engine: Hercules JXD straight-six, 320 cubic inch
Performance: 110 horsepower
Top Speed: 55mph
Fuel: gasoline
Fuel: Capacity - 56 gallons
Range: 350 miles
Drive train: three axles, powered individually by different drive-shafts
Transfer Case: for front axle disconnect for hard surface travel
Firepower: .50 cal MG on ring over fighting compartment
Interior Equipment: bench seats for four soldiers, weapons and ammunition racks

In Flames Of War

The M20 utility is found in the US Tank Destroyer Platoon that can support most US companies from Festung Europa. The M20 provides transport and protection for the carbine team of each Tank Destroyer Section. A great improvement over the old jeeps the M20 allows the scouting elements of the Tank Destroyer Platoon greater security in their role of locating the enemy before springing an ambush with their M10s or M18s.

The M20 has Jeep mobility and Armour of F1, S0 and T0 and is armed with a passenger-fired .50 cal AA MG.

Designed by Evan
Painted by Jeremy