T55 E1 Gun Motor Carriage

The T55E1 was an American experimental wheeled gun motor carriage developed during the Second World War. It explored carrying an anti-tank gun on a low, multi-wheel chassis rather than a conventional tracked tank-destroyer platform. Testing examined mobility, handling, and the practicality of the arrangement, but the vehicle did not enter production or combat service. It was distinct from the Soviet T-55 tank, despite the similar number. Its history concerns an alternative approach to mobile anti-tank firepower that the American army did not adopt. Wheeled mobility promised speed and automotive alternatives to tracked construction. Its practical value still depended on stability when firing, terrain access, and the protection available to the crew.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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