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Products mentioned in this Article
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Dovunque 35 3-ton truck (IT431)
Spa Dovunque 35 6 x 4 medium truck
Developed in the early 1930s the Dovunque (’go-anywhere’) truck chassis was taken into production in 1933 by FIAT’s Spa division. From 1935/36 it was made with improved design specifications (Dovunque 35), the 1933 model (2-ton capacity Dovunque 33 truck) proving too light and underpowered.
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The increase in engine size improved the Dovunque 35 enough to give a 3-ton capacity. It was a 6x4, indicating six wheels and four (the rear) wheel drive. So despite being an off-road truck it wasn’t all-wheel drive.
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The new model was made in considerable
quantities, primarily as the open tray body. It was one of Italy’s most
common off-road capable military trucks. It served in Africa, Italy,
the Balkans and Russia. |
Dovunque roughly translates into off-road, or go-anywhere. The Dovunque 33, 35 and 41 trucks were Cab Over Engine configuration that allowed a shorter wheelbase for the size of the cargo bed. In the mountainous terrain of Italy and the Balkans this helped mobility on the narrow roads.
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Some carried AA guns, others had different
bodywork, such as signals vans (radio telemetry) and a APC prototype
was also developed. It remained in production until 1948. |
General Data:
Crew: 2
Max speed: 63 km/h
Wheelbase: 3200mm (rear axles: 1000mm)
Overall length: 5030mm
Width: 2070mm
Height: 2905mm
Ground clearance: 250mm
Max Weight: 6500kg
Motor: 18D 4-cyl side-valve liquidcooled petrol engine; Cubic capacity 4053cc; Maximum output 55-60 bhp at 2000rpm.
Fuel capacity: 115-litre
Winch: 3-ton
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In Flames Of War
The Dovunque is a handy cross-country truck that can carry 4 passengers. It is Wheeled and can drive cross-country at 8”/20cm.
With the Divisional Support transport section you can get even your Fucilieri on the move for 25points a platoon.
Designed by Evan Allen
Painted by Jeremy Painter
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Last Updated On Wednesday, June 24, 2009 by Blake at Battlefront
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