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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French self-propelled anti-aircraft gun {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. Its main armament is a very potent [[Bofors (40 mm)|Bofors]] cannon which can shred both tanks and planes if you manage to hit them properly. While armour is pretty nonexistent, it has good mobility, even for a truck-based SPAA.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French self-propelled anti-aircraft gun {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. Its main armament is a very potent [[Bofors L/60 (40 mm)|Bofors L/60]] cannon which can shred both tanks and planes if you manage to hit them properly. While armour is pretty nonexistent, it has good mobility, even for a truck-based SPAA.
  
 
The CCKW 353 is a truck based SPAA mounting a single Bofors 40 mm in the back of the truck. The truck itself is an American-made GMC CCKW 353 2 1/2-ton 6x6 truck commonly known as the ''"Deuce and a half"''.
 
The CCKW 353 is a truck based SPAA mounting a single Bofors 40 mm in the back of the truck. The truck itself is an American-made GMC CCKW 353 2 1/2-ton 6x6 truck commonly known as the ''"Deuce and a half"''.
  
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All over this very long chassis, there is no armour to protect the only 3 crew members from incoming MG fire, artillery shells and HE rounds: if spotted, this ''Deuce and a half'' is very tempting target. Although, this very minimal protection also makes this vehicle quite resistant to long-range fire: poorly aimed rounds will only pass by without doing any spalling damage, leaving the crew intact. Viewed from the side, about half of this vehicle's silhouette is just thin air, use it to your advantage. With such little armour, APHE shells will also not be triggered, in that sense, they act as normal AP rounds, which greatly reduces their lethal potential.
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All over this very long chassis, there is no armour to protect the 6 crew members from incoming MG fire, artillery shells and HE rounds: if spotted, this ''Deuce and a half'' is very tempting target. Although, this very minimal protection also makes this vehicle quite resistant to long-range fire: poorly aimed rounds will only pass by without doing any spalling damage, leaving the crew intact. Viewed from the side, about half of this vehicle's silhouette is just thin air, use it to your advantage. With such little armour, APHE shells will also not be triggered, in that sense, they act as normal AP rounds, which greatly reduces their lethal potential.
  
 
There is basically 3 things that can bring an end to this SPAA very quickly:
 
There is basically 3 things that can bring an end to this SPAA very quickly:
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* Close range MG/HMG/autocannon fire (planes and tanks)
 
* Close range MG/HMG/autocannon fire (planes and tanks)
 
* Artillery barrage / bomb drop
 
* Artillery barrage / bomb drop
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* Large caliber HE shells
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* Large calibre HE shells
  
 
If your opponents have none of them, you are safe from a quick destruction.
 
If your opponents have none of them, you are safe from a quick destruction.
  
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''Speed'' and intelligent positioning actually are your principal source of protection. With its max speed of 70 km/h on road and ~25 km/h off-road, this chassis can carry its user to most good spots with ease. In order to reach your objectives in an optimal time, use covered roads to get in the general area and then go off-road to finish the trip.
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Speed and intelligent positioning actually are your principal source of protection. With its max speed of 70 km/h on road and ~25 km/h off-road, this chassis can carry its user to most good spots with ease. In order to reach your objectives in an optimal time, use covered roads to get in the general area and then go off-road to finish the trip.
  
 
Important advice:
 
Important advice:
  
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* Contrary to tracked vehicles, ''a straight line is not the best route.''
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* Contrary to tracked vehicles, a straight line is not the best route.
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* As a wheeled chassis, it is strongly recommended to avoid sharp turns as they bleed off a good amount of speed and can leave you overturned. ''Keep your inertia.''
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* As a wheeled chassis, it is strongly recommended to avoid sharp turns as they bleed off a good amount of speed and can leave you overturned. Keep your inertia.
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* It is to be noted that mobility is ''very reduced'' on soft grounds (snow, sand, mud, etc.). Plan your moves when facing these kind of terrains as your speed is capped around ~18 km/h.
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* It is to be noted that mobility is very reduced on soft grounds (snow, sand, mud, etc.). Plan your moves when facing these kind of terrains as your speed is capped around ~18 km/h.
 
* Plan your escape routes: turning on the spot is a no way, when hiding, make sure not to face an obstacle.
 
* Plan your escape routes: turning on the spot is a no way, when hiding, make sure not to face an obstacle.
  
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At this BR, the 40 mm cannon is very potent against most threats. Its penetration rates are comparable to the [[Ordnance QF 2-pounder (40 mm)|QF 2-pounder]], which veterans of early British tanks will be familiar with. At BR 3.0, the QF 2-pounder is still equipped on the [[Churchill Mk I|Churchill Mk I]] ''but'' the [[Bofors (40 mm)|Bofors]] fires 120 shots/min with comparable penetration rates. Plus, reload rate is very fast, which makes switching ammo belts almost unnoticeable while firing. Most lightweight enemies you manage to flank will be taken out very fast. In order to be most lethal, target driver/engine first, then, the gunner and finish off the rest of the crew (make sure to fire at the gun's breech/turret ring in order to disable it to fire back even if gunner gets back up).
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At this BR, the 40 mm cannon is very potent against most threats. Its penetration rates are comparable to the [[Ordnance QF 2-pounder (40 mm)|QF 2-pounder]], which veterans of early British tanks will be familiar with. At BR 3.0, the QF 2-pounder is still equipped on the [[Churchill Mk I]] but the [[Bofors L/60 (40 mm)|Bofors L/60]] fires 120 shots/min with comparable penetration rates. Plus, reload rate is very fast, which makes switching ammo belts almost unnoticeable while firing. Most lightweight enemies you manage to flank will be taken out very fast. In order to be most lethal, target driver/engine first, then, the gunner and finish off the rest of the crew (make sure to fire at the gun's breech/turret ring in order to disable it to fire back even if gunner gets back up).
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 
! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
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==== Ammunition ====
 
==== Ammunition ====
  
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* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - This belt works fine for whichever threat: a hit on an aircraft means certain destruction and it still is able to hurt ground vehicles, especially if targeting the flanks of the enemy vehicle. This seems like a good belt for unexpected encounters.
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* '''Default(AP-T/FI-T):''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|FI-T*|Fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - This belt works fine for whichever threat: a hit on an aircraft means certain destruction and it still is able to hurt ground vehicles, especially if targeting the flanks of the enemy vehicle. This seems like a good belt for unexpected encounters.
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* '''Mk.II:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - These are absolutely devastating in the AA role.
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* '''Mk.II(FI-T):''' {{Annotation|FI-T*|Fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - These are absolutely devastating in the AA role.
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* '''M81A1:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} - This is the best belt to attack ground vehicles especially if you target the flanks of the enemy vehicle.
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* '''M81A1(AP-T):''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} - This is the best belt to attack ground vehicles especially if you target the flanks of the enemy vehicle.
  
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! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
 
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! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 
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! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 
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! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 
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| Mk.II || HEFI-T* || 874 || 0.86 || 0 || 0.1 || 63 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 
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| M81A1 || AP-T || 874 || 0.88 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 
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==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 
==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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'''Notes''':
  
 
* Every 4 rounds in the x-ray view represents a single clip
 
* Every 4 rounds in the x-ray view represents a single clip
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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This specific truck plays similar to Russian and German truck-based SPAAs, where high caliber and slow fire rate are their mark of distinction. One can definitely use the CCKW as a front line AA, defending its teammates against enemy planes while remaining very potent at destroying tank. With its high reload speed, firing rate, and gun traverse, it can switch ''very quickly'' from one role to another. While not being the best SPAA nor the best TD, it surely is a very balanced deal between the two.
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This specific truck plays similar to Soviet and German truck-based SPAAs, where high calibre and slow rate of fire are their mark of distinction. One can definitely use the CCKW as a front line AA, defending its teammates against enemy planes while remaining very potent at destroying tank. With its high reload speed, rate of fire, and gun traverse, it can switch very quickly from one role to another. While not being the best SPAA nor the best TD, it surely is a very balanced deal between the two.
  
 
First thing that should be noted is that unless you are solely using it at 3.0, the Deuce should never be taken out as a first spawn vehicle. Should the time arise that you are forced to take it or the enemy are using a large number of aircraft, this SPAA can be used for deleting aircraft and tanks alike. As with all SPAA, your first goal is to get the aircraft to either stall over the battlefield, or head you on. At that point it's up to you to liberate your allies from enemy aircraft.
 
First thing that should be noted is that unless you are solely using it at 3.0, the Deuce should never be taken out as a first spawn vehicle. Should the time arise that you are forced to take it or the enemy are using a large number of aircraft, this SPAA can be used for deleting aircraft and tanks alike. As with all SPAA, your first goal is to get the aircraft to either stall over the battlefield, or head you on. At that point it's up to you to liberate your allies from enemy aircraft.
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'''Frontline TD:'''
 
'''Frontline TD:'''
  
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If as a player you feel like removing more land based targets the CCKW can be used in a pinch as a tank destroyer. Thanks to it's good road based mobility and excellent pen of 76 mm at point blank (not to mention it's high fire rate and reload speed) this truck based tank destroyer can make an excellent ambush vehicle in both cities and more rural maps like Normandy, firing from semi-covered flanking positions.
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If as a player you feel like removing more land based targets the CCKW can be used in a pinch as a tank destroyer. Thanks to it's good road based mobility and excellent pen of 72 mm at point blank (not to mention its high rate of fire and reload speed) this truck based tank destroyer can make an excellent ambush vehicle in both cities and more rural maps like Normandy, firing from semi-covered flanking positions.
  
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When near the front line, hide yourself behind an hill, a rock, a building, anything to hide completely this very long chassis. Staying behind cover, peek out to your surroundings ''and'' to the sky. If an enemy happens to pass by, spread it with 40 mm shells until it is destroyed.
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When near the front line, hide yourself behind an hill, a rock, a building, anything to hide completely this very long chassis. Staying behind cover, peek out to your surroundings and to the sky. If an enemy happens to pass by, spread it with 40 mm shells until it is destroyed.
  
 
'''SPAA:'''
 
'''SPAA:'''
  
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If you happen to hear a plane, engage an HE belt in the gun a point it to the skies. Make sure to aim every shot you make since your firing rate makes engaging planes a bit hard. Just firing in the general direction of the enemy will not score hits: aim.
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If you happen to hear a plane, engage an HE belt in the gun a point it to the skies. Make sure to aim every shot you make since your rate of fire makes engaging planes a bit hard. Just firing in the general direction of the enemy will not score hits: aim.
  
 
Plus, this truck is a very juicy targets to any planes: they will try a dive on you. These manoeuvres are great opportunities to score a direct hit to any strafing opponent. The faster you react to such moves, the higher your survival chances are.
 
Plus, this truck is a very juicy targets to any planes: they will try a dive on you. These manoeuvres are great opportunities to score a direct hit to any strafing opponent. The faster you react to such moves, the higher your survival chances are.
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* The 40 mm Bofors has a good anti-tank capability.
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* The 40 mm Bofors has a good anti-tank capability
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* Good rate of fire for taking out tanks.
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* Good rate of fire for taking out tanks
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* Fast reloads keeps fire rate steady.
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* Fast reloads keeps rate of fire steady
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* Fast reloads allow to switch between ammo type very quickly.
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* Fast reloads allow to switch between ammo type very quickly
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* Good gun traverse and elevation speeds.
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* Good gun traverse and elevation speeds
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* Excellent elevation angles.
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* Excellent elevation angles
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* Thin armour will not detonate APHE shells.
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* Thin armour will not detonate APHE shells
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* Dedicated belts for both planes (HE belt) and tanks (AP belt).
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* Dedicated belts for both planes (HE belt) and tanks (AP belt)
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Quite a slow vehicle off-road.
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* Quite a slow vehicle off-road
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* Absolutely no armour.
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* Absolutely no armour
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* Entirety of the crew is exposed.
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* Entirety of the crew is exposed
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* Only 3 crew members.
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* ~60° in front of the truck is a blind spot for the gun
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* ~60° in front of the truck is a blind spot for the gun.
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* Slow rate of fire for taking out planes
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* Slow firing rate for taking out planes.
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* Very vulnerable to large HE shells, MG/HMG/autocannon fire and artillery barrages
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* Very vulnerable to large HE shells, MG/HMG/autocannon fire and artillery barrages.
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* Long chassis makes turning uneasy
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* Long chassis makes turning uneasy.
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* Slow acceleration
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* Slow acceleration.
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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Nicknamed the "Deuce-and-a-half" by the U.S. army, the American 2.5 ton triple-axle 6x6 made by GMC is a true army workhorse. GMC trucks were vital to supplying and equipping allies after land operations began in Europe, and more than 560 thousand of these trucks were produced during World War II. They proved invaluable to supply lines and the battlefield. The GMC CCKW 353 was a combat model of the famous truck equipped with a 40mm anti-aircraft gun and used by the French in WWII.
 
Nicknamed the "Deuce-and-a-half" by the U.S. army, the American 2.5 ton triple-axle 6x6 made by GMC is a true army workhorse. GMC trucks were vital to supplying and equipping allies after land operations began in Europe, and more than 560 thousand of these trucks were produced during World War II. They proved invaluable to supply lines and the battlefield. The GMC CCKW 353 was a combat model of the famous truck equipped with a 40mm anti-aircraft gun and used by the French in WWII.
  
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Various allied armies other than the US used the reliable GMC trucks. France adopted a variant of the 1941 model with a simplified cabin design and longer chassis—the military all-wheel-drive (6x6) GMC CCKW 353. Equipped with a 40mm Bofors cannon (very familiar to War Thunder naval warfare testers), the GMC vehicle was transformed into a mobile anti-air defense platform that could also be used against ground targets, such as enemy infantry, lightly armored vehicles, and fortifications.
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Various allied armies other than the US used the reliable GMC trucks. France adopted a variant of the 1941 model with a simplified cabin design and longer chassis—the military all-wheel-drive (6x6) GMC CCKW 353. Equipped with a 40mm Bofors cannon (very familiar to War Thunder naval warfare testers), the GMC vehicle was transformed into a mobile anti-air defense platform that could also be used against ground targets, such as enemy infantry, lightly-armoured vehicles, and fortifications.
  
 
''- From [[wt:en/news/5194-development-gmc-cckw-353-a-deuce-and-a-half-and-a-gun-en|Devblog]]''
 
''- From [[wt:en/news/5194-development-gmc-cckw-353-a-deuce-and-a-half-and-a-gun-en|Devblog]]''
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[wt:en/news/5194-development-gmc-cckw-353-a-deuce-and-a-half-and-a-gun-en|[Devblog] GMC CCKW 353: A deuce-and-a-half. And a gun.]]
 
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This page is about the French SPAA CCKW 353 AA. For the other version, see CCKW 353 (M45).
CCKW 353 AA
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Description

The GMC CCKW 353 (40 mm Bofors) is a rank II French self-propelled anti-aircraft gun with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB) and 2.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.75 "La Résistance". Its main armament is a very potent Bofors L/60 cannon which can shred both tanks and planes if you manage to hit them properly. While armour is pretty nonexistent, it has good mobility, even for a truck-based SPAA.

The CCKW 353 is a truck based SPAA mounting a single Bofors 40 mm in the back of the truck. The truck itself is an American-made GMC CCKW 353 2 1/2-ton 6x6 truck commonly known as the "Deuce and a half".

All over this very long chassis, there is no armour to protect the 6 crew members from incoming MG fire, artillery shells and HE rounds: if spotted, this Deuce and a half is very tempting target. Although, this very minimal protection also makes this vehicle quite resistant to long-range fire: poorly aimed rounds will only pass by without doing any spalling damage, leaving the crew intact. Viewed from the side, about half of this vehicle's silhouette is just thin air, use it to your advantage. With such little armour, APHE shells will also not be triggered, in that sense, they act as normal AP rounds, which greatly reduces their lethal potential.

There is basically 3 things that can bring an end to this SPAA very quickly:

  • Close range MG/HMG/autocannon fire (planes and tanks)
  • Artillery barrage / bomb drop
  • Large calibre HE shells

If your opponents have none of them, you are safe from a quick destruction.

Speed and intelligent positioning actually are your principal source of protection. With its max speed of 70 km/h on road and ~25 km/h off-road, this chassis can carry its user to most good spots with ease. In order to reach your objectives in an optimal time, use covered roads to get in the general area and then go off-road to finish the trip.

Important advice:

  • Contrary to tracked vehicles, a straight line is not the best route.
  • As a wheeled chassis, it is strongly recommended to avoid sharp turns as they bleed off a good amount of speed and can leave you overturned. Keep your inertia.
  • It is to be noted that mobility is very reduced on soft grounds (snow, sand, mud, etc.). Plan your moves when facing these kind of terrains as your speed is capped around ~18 km/h.
  • Plan your escape routes: turning on the spot is a no way, when hiding, make sure not to face an obstacle.

At this BR, the 40 mm cannon is very potent against most threats. Its penetration rates are comparable to the QF 2-pounder, which veterans of early British tanks will be familiar with. At BR 3.0, the QF 2-pounder is still equipped on the Churchill Mk I but the Bofors L/60 fires 120 shots/min with comparable penetration rates. Plus, reload rate is very fast, which makes switching ammo belts almost unnoticeable while firing. Most lightweight enemies you manage to flank will be taken out very fast. In order to be most lethal, target driver/engine first, then, the gunner and finish off the rest of the crew (make sure to fire at the gun's breech/turret ring in order to disable it to fire back even if gunner gets back up).

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Hull0 / 0 / 0
Turret0 / 0 / 0
Crew6 people
Visibility83 %

Armour type:

  • Structural steel (truck chassis, driver's cabin, engine hood, gun mount)
  • Wood (truck bed floor)
  • Wheel (tires)
Armour Front Sides Rear Roof
Driver's cabin 3 + 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm N/A Driver's cabin
3 mm Engine hood
Truck bed 3 + 15 mm N/A 3 mm N/A

Notes:

  • The gun breech is 150 mm thick.
  • The wheels are 10 mm thick.
  • The floor of the driver's cabin is 3 mm thick and the floor of the truck bed is 15 mm thick.

This SPAA has pretty much no armour due to the fact this thing is pretty much a very large truck with a 40 mm Bofors gun bolted onto it. Luckily, with an SPAA with such a low profile, it's much easier to hide in foliage with it, especially if you are willing to pay some golden eagles in order to get some camouflage or bushes on it. Additionally, the 40 mm Bofors gun is great for self-defence. And you needn't worry about enemy tank shells coming at you, because if they hit, all shell types will pass straight through unless they hit something vital. Your biggest threat is enemy machine gun fire, but if you angle your tank so that it is ready to withdraw, this tank is pretty fast so you should be able to get out of there while returning fire.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB70 / 10 km/h
RB and SB65 / 9 km/h
Number of gears5 forward
1 back
Weight8.5 t
Engine power
AB179 hp
RB and SB94 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB21.1 hp/t
RB and SB11.1 hp/t
Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 70 10 8.5 134 179 15.76 21.06
Realistic 65 9 83 94 9.76 11.06

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB483 → 626 Sl icon.png
RB388 → 503 Sl icon.png
SB551 → 714 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications6 940 Rp icon.png
6 730 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost530 Ge icon.png
Crew training3 000 Sl icon.png
Experts10 000 Sl icon.png
Aces115 Ge icon.png
Research Aces160 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
30 / 40 / 40 % Sl icon.png
112 / 112 / 112 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Mobility Protection Firepower
Mods new wheels.png
Tires
Research:
350 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods new car suspension.png
Suspension
Research:
310 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank break.png
Brake System
Research:
310 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank filter.png
Filters
Research:
580 Rp icon.png
Cost:
560 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank transmission.png
Transmission
Research:
750 Rp icon.png
Cost:
730 Sl icon.png
135 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank engine.png
Engine
Research:
750 Rp icon.png
Cost:
730 Sl icon.png
135 Ge icon.png
Mods tank tool kit.png
Improved Parts
Research:
350 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods extinguisher.png
Improved FPE
Research:
310 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods tank reinforcement fr.png
Crew Replenishment
Research:
580 Rp icon.png
Cost:
560 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
40mm_usa_M2_HE_ammo_pack
Research:
350 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods new tank horizontal aiming.png
Horizontal Drive
Research:
350 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
40mm_usa_M2_AP_ammo_pack
Research:
310 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods aa cannon.png
Adjustment of Fire
Research:
310 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank vertical aiming.png
Elevation Mechanism
Research:
580 Rp icon.png
Cost:
560 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods art support.png
Artillery Support
Research:
750 Rp icon.png
Cost:
730 Sl icon.png
135 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Main armament

40 mm Bofors L/60 cannon
Ammunition384 rounds
Belt capacity8 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
0.6 → 0.5 s
Fire rate120 shots/min
Vertical guidance-6° / 87°
Main article: Bofors L/60 (40 mm)
40 mm Bofors L/60 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 384 (8) 120 -6°/+87° ±180° N/A 30.8 42.7 51.8 57.2 60.9 0.65 0.58 0.53 0.50
Realistic 20.8 24.5 29.8 32.9 35.0

Ammunition

  • Default(AP-T/FI-T): AP-T · FI-T* - This belt works fine for whichever threat: a hit on an aircraft means certain destruction and it still is able to hurt ground vehicles, especially if targeting the flanks of the enemy vehicle. This seems like a good belt for unexpected encounters.
  • Mk.II(FI-T): FI-T* - These are absolutely devastating in the AA role.
  • M81A1(AP-T): AP-T - This is the best belt to attack ground vehicles especially if you target the flanks of the enemy vehicle.

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
Mk.II FI-T* 9 8 7 6 5 4
M81A1 AP-T 72 69 58 46 37 29
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
Mk.II FI-T* 874 0.83 0.1 0.1 63 79° 80° 81°
M81A1 AP-T 875 0.88 - - - 47° 60° 65°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the CCKW 353 AA
Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
48 29 (+19) 25 (+23) 17 (+31) 9 (+39) 1 (+47) No

Notes:

  • Every 4 rounds in the x-ray view represents a single clip
  • Rack 1 is visually made up of 4 separate racks that deplete simultaneously

Usage in battles

This specific truck plays similar to Soviet and German truck-based SPAAs, where high calibre and slow rate of fire are their mark of distinction. One can definitely use the CCKW as a front line AA, defending its teammates against enemy planes while remaining very potent at destroying tank. With its high reload speed, rate of fire, and gun traverse, it can switch very quickly from one role to another. While not being the best SPAA nor the best TD, it surely is a very balanced deal between the two.

First thing that should be noted is that unless you are solely using it at 3.0, the Deuce should never be taken out as a first spawn vehicle. Should the time arise that you are forced to take it or the enemy are using a large number of aircraft, this SPAA can be used for deleting aircraft and tanks alike. As with all SPAA, your first goal is to get the aircraft to either stall over the battlefield, or head you on. At that point it's up to you to liberate your allies from enemy aircraft.

Frontline TD:

If as a player you feel like removing more land based targets the CCKW can be used in a pinch as a tank destroyer. Thanks to it's good road based mobility and excellent pen of 72 mm at point blank (not to mention its high rate of fire and reload speed) this truck based tank destroyer can make an excellent ambush vehicle in both cities and more rural maps like Normandy, firing from semi-covered flanking positions.

When near the front line, hide yourself behind an hill, a rock, a building, anything to hide completely this very long chassis. Staying behind cover, peek out to your surroundings and to the sky. If an enemy happens to pass by, spread it with 40 mm shells until it is destroyed.

SPAA:

If you happen to hear a plane, engage an HE belt in the gun a point it to the skies. Make sure to aim every shot you make since your rate of fire makes engaging planes a bit hard. Just firing in the general direction of the enemy will not score hits: aim.

Plus, this truck is a very juicy targets to any planes: they will try a dive on you. These manoeuvres are great opportunities to score a direct hit to any strafing opponent. The faster you react to such moves, the higher your survival chances are.

Bombers are quite fragile to such large shells. These are your priority targets, leave faster-moving planes to faster-firing allies (Wirbelwinds & Co.).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • The 40 mm Bofors has a good anti-tank capability
  • Good rate of fire for taking out tanks
  • Fast reloads keeps rate of fire steady
  • Fast reloads allow to switch between ammo type very quickly
  • Good gun traverse and elevation speeds
  • Excellent elevation angles
  • Thin armour will not detonate APHE shells
  • Dedicated belts for both planes (HE belt) and tanks (AP belt)

Cons:

  • Quite a slow vehicle off-road
  • Absolutely no armour
  • Entirety of the crew is exposed
  • ~60° in front of the truck is a blind spot for the gun
  • Slow rate of fire for taking out planes
  • Very vulnerable to large HE shells, MG/HMG/autocannon fire and artillery barrages
  • Long chassis makes turning uneasy
  • Slow acceleration

History

Nicknamed the "Deuce-and-a-half" by the U.S. army, the American 2.5 ton triple-axle 6x6 made by GMC is a true army workhorse. GMC trucks were vital to supplying and equipping allies after land operations began in Europe, and more than 560 thousand of these trucks were produced during World War II. They proved invaluable to supply lines and the battlefield. The GMC CCKW 353 was a combat model of the famous truck equipped with a 40mm anti-aircraft gun and used by the French in WWII.

Various allied armies other than the US used the reliable GMC trucks. France adopted a variant of the 1941 model with a simplified cabin design and longer chassis—the military all-wheel-drive (6x6) GMC CCKW 353. Equipped with a 40mm Bofors cannon (very familiar to War Thunder naval warfare testers), the GMC vehicle was transformed into a mobile anti-air defense platform that could also be used against ground targets, such as enemy infantry, lightly-armoured vehicles, and fortifications.

- From Devblog

Media

Skins

See also

Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

External links


General Motors Company (GM)
MBTs 
MBT-70  MBT-70* · XM803
XM-1  XM1 (GM)
  *Designed in collaboration with the Deutsche Entwicklungsgesellschaft.
Tank Destroyers  T114
Export 
GMC CCKW  CCKW 353 (M45) · CCKW 353 AA
Note  General Motors has several divisions, including Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet.

France anti-aircraft vehicles
Wheeled/Half-tracked  P.7.T AA · CCKW 353 AA · TPK 6.41
AMX-13 Derivatives  VTT DCA · AMX-13 DCA 40
Radar SPAAG  AMX-30 S DCA
Missile SPAA  SANTAL · Roland 1 · ▄ItO 90M
Other  AMX-10P

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