Mack NO Cargo Truck (7.5-ton, 6x6), USA, WWII

The Mack NO was a 6x6 heavy truck of the US Army, specifically designed for the transport of heavy loads, artillery pieces and supplies during World War II. With a pulling power of 7.5 tons, it was one of the most powerful tractors for heavy artillery and was used primarily to transport the 155 mm "Long Tom" gun and the 8-inch howitzer .

Thanks to its robust four-wheel drive design , the Mack NO could operate in even the most difficult terrain, making it particularly valuable for front-line supplies and the transport of heavy equipment . It served in almost all theaters of war, including the Western Front, Italy and the Pacific .

Application areas:

• D-Day & Operation Overlord (1944): Transport of heavy weapons and supplies to the front.
• Battle of the Bulge (1944-45): Supplying American units in the Winter War.
• Pacific War: Used in amphibious operations for artillery transport.

For which country:

• USA

Classification:

• half-track vehicles & transporters

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Perfect for heavy supply and artillery support scenarios.
• Flames of War: An indispensable addition to Allied supply armies.
• Chain of Command: Ideal for realistic troop movements and logistics missions.

Technical data:

• Crew: 2-3 men (driver, co-driver, mechanic)
• Length: 7.52 m
• Width: 2.50 m
• Height: 3.05 m
• Weight: 11.3 tons (empty)
• Armor: None (unarmored)
• Armament: None (occasionally with mounted .50cal M2 MG for self-defense)
• Engine: Mack EY 6-cylinder petrol engine, 150 hp
• Speed: Up to 48 km/h
• Traction force: Up to 7.5 tons
• transport capacity:
  • tractor for heavy artillery
  • transport of supplies and troops