The 3rd Security Police Group of the United States Air Force at Clark Air Base Republic of the Philippines was still operating the "Duck" as a Fire-Team vehicle until it received M1026 HMMWVs in the fall of 1988. The Commando was one of the first vehicles to combine the traditionally separate roles of an armored personnel carrier and a conventional armored car, much like the Soviet BTR-40. The vehicle is equipped with four-wheel drive and uses axles similar to the ones used in the M34 series of trucks. The Cadillac Gage Commando, frequently denoted as the M706 in US military service, was an American armored car designed to be amphibious. The primary version is equipped with a 105 mm turret. The V-600 is a much heavier version of the V-300 and was intended to fulfill heavier weapons support. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. [2] After the American military disengagement from Vietnam, the Commando series was gradually retired from active U.S. At maximum capacity its hull could store up to thirty-nine rounds of 90mm ammunition and still seat four additional passengers. The vehicle has been outfitted for many roles, including armored personnel carrier, ambulance, fire apparatus, anti-tank vehicle, and mortar carrier. Th… The V-150 is the most numerous model and was exported to various nations in Asia, the Middle East and South America. Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando. The Cadillac Gage Commando, frequently denoted as the M706 in U.S. military service, is an American armored car designed to be amphibious. The vehicle is equipped with four-wheel drive and uses axles similar to the ones used in the M34 series of trucks. Other equipment included the XM174 40 mm grenade launcher and searchlights. [12], The T-90 featured a single 20 mm cannon with power traverse. This page was last edited on 14 January 2021, at 05:41. Return to Main Page. Use Cadillac Gage Commando M706 and thousands of other assets to build an immersive game or experience. Đây là một loại xe đa năng, nó có thể dùng làm xe bọc thép chở quân, xe cứu thương, xe cứu hỏa, xe chống tăng, và xe pháo cối.Nó được sử dụng rộng rãi … Additional armament often included two or three top-mounted M2 or M60 machine guns. Instead of outfitting these vehicles with guns the LAPD would attach a 10-foot (3.0 m) battering ram. The T-70, developed for police use, featured 4 tear gas launchers, vision blocks all around the turret for 360-degree vision, and no other weapons. The Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando 4x4 armored car entered production as a private venture in January 1964. 110 relations. Thingiverse is a universe of things. The 1968 Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando M706. For many years the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) had used 2 V-100s and used them for high risk warrant arrests. The Commando was originally deployed to South Vietnam in September 1963 for use by the US Army Military Police, US Air Force and allied forces including the ARVN. This section is about operators of the Cadillac Gage Commando. The V-100 series of vehicles was developed in the early 1960s by the Terra-Space division of the Cadillac Gage company of Warren, Michigan. The LAPD has retired the V-100 vehicles. Within the US Army it was affectionately known as the Duck… Relatively large-gunned variants of the V-100 began appearing in 1964, when Cadillac Gage marketed the Commando against the Alvis Saladin and Panhard AML-90 for a Royal Saudi Army requirement specifying a wheeled armoured vehicle equipped with a large semi-automatic cannon. On a moment's notice the LAPD Metropolitan Division could have a V-100 (nicknamed the "tank") in the field for shooting scenarios as well as officer assistance calls. She was featured in “Classic Military Vehicle” Magazine in … The high ground clearance allowed it to traverse uneven terrain and overall operational ranges were good. In spite of its effectiveness during the Vietnam War, the U.S. military made limited use of the V-100s after the war, deploying only small units of the armored cars with U.S. Army Military Police platoons at the Herlong Army Depot in California during the 1970s, or other related sites across the country. The V-100 series of vehicles was developed in the early 1960s by the Terra-Space division of the Cadillac Gage company. [20] A number of their V-100s were also refitted with the combination turret armament of one M37 and one .50 BMG-caliber M2HB machine gun. It is unclear whether these were retired in 2015 as well.[28]. A pilot vehicle was evaluated in June of 1962 before service entry in 1963. The ARVN, on the other hand, were still using a variety of weapons in the .30-06 caliber and had relevant ammunition in their supply train. 2 versions are included V-150 and V-200 Perfect for post apocalyptic gaming. The engine was a stock Chrysler 361 cu in. Standardized as M706 in US Army service, the vehicle's armor provided protection against .30cal ball ammunition. Within the U.S. Army it was affectionately known as the Duck, or the V. The main differences between the XM706 and XM706E1/M706 were in the design of the gas tank fill port covers, side windows, front vision blocks, and most importantly in the weaponry. Amphibious Armoured cars Modern United States Vietnam 1:285/6mm Scale. [6] The Commando was one of the first vehicles to combine the traditionally separate roles of an armored personnel carrier and a conventional armored car, much like the Soviet BTR-40. Today some SWAT teams around the nation have similar V-100s. gasoline automobile engine. The M706 Commando is a 4x4 amphibious armored car built by the American firm Cadillac Gage. It was introduced in Vietnam as the XM706 Commando first to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam who loaned the first examples to the US Army in 1967. It could be equipped with diesel or gasoline engines and most were produced for the Saudi Arabian National Guard as the V-150S. Volkswagen Cadillac Cadillac Gage Commando M706 (1963) The CGC M706 or Cadillac Gage Commando was a standard armoured car of the 1960-1980s, active in Vietnam and replaced now by the M1117 ASV. Originally named as the V-300, the LAV-300 is a 6×6 variant originally designed for a heavy weapons support role. Cadillac Gage Commando. M706 Commando adalah kendaraan lapis baja amfibi 4 × 4 dibangun oleh perusahaan Amerika Cadillac Gage. The V-150 was initially fitted with the same Chrysler V8 gasoline engine and three-speed transmission as the V-100, but these were later superseded by a Cummins six-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. They pioneered the first SWAT teams and were the first to use the V-100 as a law enforcement vehicle. It was engineered by Cadillac Gage specifically for the United States Military Police Corps during the Vietnam War as an armed convoy escort vehicle. [10] The specific .30 caliber machine gun options were extremely varied, with from factory configurations including the M1919A4E1, M37, M73, M219, and MG42. Select from a wide range of models, decals, meshes, plugins, or audio that help bring your imagination into reality. In practice a variety of weapons were mounted on USAF XM706E2s, but the most common configuration was one M2HB machine gun and one M60 machine gun. The Cadillac Gage Commando, frequently denoted as the M706 in U.S. military service,[6] is an American armored car designed to be amphibious. There were 2 in front, one in the rear all three M2 Browning or Mk 19 capable and one folding pintle point on each side capable of mounting any .30 caliber machine gun such as the M1919 Browning machine gun, M60 or any other machine gun of that class. However, when needed, the V-100 continues to be a valuable tool for making a tactical entrance on a building, residence, etc. Its notable height, amphibious capability, an… ... Cadillac Gage built the V-100 series from the mid- to late-1960s. V100 Commando Armored Car, M706, 1972 Cadillac Gage, Military Police, Vietnam for sale Current customer rating: ( 2.25 ) based on 624 votes This is a rare armored military vehicle built by the Cadillac Gage Corporation. Cadillac Gage Commando V-100 of the United States Air Force Security Forces at Osan Air Base, South Korea during the early 1980s.TypeArmored car, Arm. Cadillac Gage Commando (M706 / G-392) Armored Car / Reconnaissance / Security Vehicle. Image courtesy of the Fort Snelling Military Museum. Cadillac Gage V-100 "Commando" The V-100, designated the M-706, was designed using existing inventory parts to ease manufacture, logistics, and simplify repair. [19] However, survivors remain in service with various smaller forces, such as the People's Army of Vietnam, Royal Thai Army, Republic of China Military Police, the Philippine Army, Marine Corps, and Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police, the Lebanese Armed Forces, the Army of Venezuela and the Jamaican Defence Force. It was engineered by Cadillac Gage specifically for the United States Military Police Corps during the Vietnam War as an armed convoy escort vehicle. [26] The effectiveness of the improvised vehicle armour against proper rocket propelled grenades is doubtful, but it's judged to reduce some of the RPG's damage. The V-100 carries a maximum crew of two with up to 10 passengers. [17], In 2011, Napco entered into an agreement with Textron to provide authorized aftermarket parts, support and other types of assistance for the V-100/150.[18]. The engine is a gasoline-powered 360-cubic-inch Chrysler V8, same as in the early gas models of the M113 armored personnel carriers. M706 "Duck" The M-706 Cadillac Gage Commando nicknamed "duck" is a 4x4 amphibious armored car built by Cadillac Gage Textron. Cadillac Gage Commando M706 (1963) The CGC M706 or Cadillac Gage Commando was a standard armoured car of the 1960-1980s, active in Vietnam and replaced now by … The series then went on to see a This version was designed to the specifications of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and entered service in 1968. The Singapore Army continued to hold two hundred V-200s in reserve until 2015, when they were formally retired and replaced by the Peacekeeper Protected Response Vehicle (PRV). Its sloped armor facings provided it with basic ballistics protection against small arms fire, artillery spray and some types of bomb blasts (RPGs, mines, etc...). As a result, a common problem with the vehicle is rear axle failure caused by the extreme weight. 2008, Squadron Signal Publications. Typically a court issued warrant was required to use them, however the LAPD had deployed them outside of that requirement. Its 5-speed manual transmission allows it to traverse relatively rough terrain. service. 3D design Cadillac Gage Commando M706 created by florianosR4572 with Tinkercad In practice, the M706 gave a good account of itself in wartime. Cadillac Gage Commando là một loại xe bọc thép lội nước hạng nhẹ 4x4, do hãng Cadillac Gage của Mỹ chế tạo. The Cadillac Gage Commando is a 4x4 amphibious armored caur biggit bi the American firm Cadillac Gage, a predecessor o Textron Marine & Land Systems.The vehicle haes been ootfittit for mony roles, includin armored personnel carrier, ambulance, fire apparatus, anti-tank vehicle, an mortar carrier.Thay saw service in the Vietnam war whaur it became kent as the Duck, or the V. These included updated 4×4 vehicles, but also expanded 6×6 vehicles utilizing a similar design and some basic components. The vehicle has been outfitted for many roles, including armored personnel carrier, ambulance, fire apparatus, anti-tank vehicle, and mortar carrier. Partly because of its armor, the M706 has an unloaded mass of over 7 tons. To order this or any other model, please call 1-800-866-3172 from 10 AM to 5:30 PM EST weekdays or send email to Joel Rosen at joel@motionmodels.com. Download files and build them with your 3D printer, laser cutter, or CNC. The intended usage of this variant was to be a mortar portee, but a total of five machine gun mounts could also be fitted. The axles and transmission components were from military heavy truck components. The V-100 was available in turret and open-top models. The remaining V-100s were expended as "hard targets" for tank and machinegun ranges throughout various military installations. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. Military Assistance Command Vietnam, Civilian Operations and Rural Development Support. By the end of 1968, the U.S. Army had purchased its own version of the armored car, the XM706E1, later standardized as the M706. The variants for police work featured special elongated firing ports for better angles of fire for tear gas grenade launchers.[14]. Most SWAT operations now are more updated with better equipped APCs and armored vans. Liked By View All Give a Shout Out If you print this Thing and display it in public proudly give attribution by printing and displaying this tag. The Commando was originally deployed to South Vietnam in September 1963[19] for use by the U.S. Army Military Police, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps and allied forces including the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). A pilot vehicle was evaluated in June of 1962 before service entry in 1963. It was fitted with a custom diesel engine and was notably heavier than the V-100. Global Security — M706 / V-100 Commando; Squadron Signal Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando; Commando V-150 Armored Car video; COMMANDO Select Four-Wheeled Armoured Vehicles, United States of America The Cadillac Gage "Commando" (V-100 / G-392) was first adopted by the United States Army in the 1960s for the light armored 4x4 scouting role. A third fire support option involved the retrofitting of the Commando chassis with the complete turret and 76mm L23A1 gun of the FV101 Scorpion light tank. In road patrol, convoy duty and base defense use by the U.S. Army's Military Police, it usually had a crew of two: driver and gunner. 1 / 1. By 1962 a patent was filed and received by Terra-Space for a vehicle then only known as the Commando.The first prototype emerged in 1963, and the production variants entered service in 1964. The M706 has a road speed of 62 mph (100 km/h), and can travel across water at 3 mph (4.8 km/h). Subsequent V-150 models incorporated a slightly larger turret armed with a much more powerful Cockerill Mk.III 90mm gun, the same as that carried by the EE-9 Cascavel. Later the M60 and FN MAG were also added to the list of options. Marketing for the V-150 family was halted in 2000. 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