ICM Studebaker US6-U3 In German Service

Description

The Studebaker US6 heavy cargo truck was developed by the Studebaker Corporation in 1941. The vehicle featured a robust design and excellent payload capacity, with its 6-cylinder Hercules JXD engine producing 94 horsepower, ensuring high off-road capabilities for the Studebaker US6. Approximately 200,000 vehicles of thirteen variations were manufactured in total. The Studebaker US6-U5 version was a versatile fuel tanker equipped with a 750-gallon (2840 litres) tank from Heil. The tank consisted of two tandem-mounted 375-gallon tanks, with racks on the sides for storing 5-gallon fuel cans. Conversion of the vehicles into fuel tankers took place at Heil’s factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Around 1,150 of these converted vehicles were produced. They were supplied to US allies, though some speculation suggests that some fuel tankers may have also been used by units of the US Army.

Model Features

• High level of detailing for body and chassis elements
• Two assembly options – with or without a canvas cover
• Three version decal sheet included

Markings Available

• Studebaker US6-U3, Wehrmacht trophy truck, Eastern Front, 1943
• Studebaker US6-U3, Wehrmacht trophy truck, 11th Pz.D., probably 1944
• Studebaker US6-U3, Wehrmacht trophy truck, winter 1944

Model Information

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of Parts: 220 pieces
• Length: 183 mm
• Height: 78 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 294 x 230 x 58 mm