COBI Building Set HC WW2 Dodge WC-56 Command Car (COBI-3111)

Product detailed description

Model kit of the American off-road command vehicle Dodge WC-56 with a general's standard. The assembled vehicle has a spare wheel mounted on the left side, a jerry can on the right side, and a recovery shovel on the rear. The package includes a figure of the 4-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his driver aide. The kit is manufactured under official RAM license.

Number of figures: 2 pcs
Dimensions when assembled: 12.5 x 6 x 5.5 cm
Scale: 1:35
Box dimensions (packaging): 27.5 x 18 x 6 cm
Number of blocks: 208 pcs
Package weight: 240 g
Recommended age: 7+
Blocks can be combined with another well-known brand: Yes
Material: Plastic
Collection: World War II

Interesting facts:
The Dodge company was founded by two brothers in 1900 as a factory for automotive parts.
Over time, Dodge produced almost everything the then-emerging automotive industry needed, so in 1914 the founders decided that since Dodge was making all the parts, they could assemble the cars themselves.
The United States Army was supplied with vehicles by more than 120 manufacturers, which unbearably burdened the logistics of spare parts and repairs, so the command decided to announce a competition for universal vehicles with a unified base.
Chrysler won the competition in 1940, and one of its brands, Dodge, successfully offered its WC vehicle.
When Dodge began mass production of vehicles for the army, it had to completely cease assembly of civilian vehicles.
The WC series vehicles were produced in a total of 14 variants. The command vehicle was available with or without a winch.
The most produced version was the WC-56, which was used for communication and reconnaissance and primarily as a staff vehicle for senior officers.
Special equipment included a map mounting panel, a folding roof, and a removable canvas door extension. 
More than 28,600 units of the WC-56 version were produced from 1942 to 1944.
If you wanted to buy this vehicle today in preserved condition as a historic vehicle, you would have to prepare for a price of up to 80,000 USD.

Technical parameters of the original:
Dimensions: length 4.22 m, width 2.00 m, and height 2.07 m (with roof)
Weight: 2,420 kg
Payload: 800 kg
Power unit: 6-cylinder Dodge T-214 engine with 69 kW power
Maximum speed: 89 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 57 l
Range: 387 km
Crew: driver + 3 persons