The Dodge WC-54 Ambulance

The Dodge WC-54 succeeded the model WC-27 which until then had equipped the medical corps of the us army. Wider and higher, the Dodge WC-54 was driven by the WC-51 engine: the Dodge T214.

Unlike the WC-51, its body was entirely metallic, which made it possible to protect what it transported. He was able to transport 4 wounded persons lying on stacked stretchers or 6 wounded seated. The crate was built by Indiana's Wayne Company, but due to lack of materials Ordnance Corp created a more economical ambulance on the bass of the WC62 command car, lengthened and reconditioned with a wooden box. 

The WC54 had a remarkable transport capacity and comfort for the time. In accordance with the Geneva Convention, which protects health personnel, all vehicles of the Medical Corp. Will be marked by large red cross painted on white background on all sides of the ambulance, as well as the roof.

Specifications : 

Type: Transport vehicle
Production: 22,857 models of WC-54 Ambulance
Engine: Dodge T 214 engine
Cylinder capacity: 3.8L for 6 cylinders in line of 3772 cm developing 92 horses
Maximum speed: 85 km / h
Autonomy: 380 km
Consumption: 29.5L / 100
Weight: Empty: 2,690kg
In charge: 3 690kg
Length 4.94 m
Height: 2,30 m
Width: 1.97 m
Wheelbase: 3.07 m
Tanks: Fuel: 112L
Oil: 5L
Water: 8L

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