Since the early days of the IDF the WW2 Dodge WC series had been widely used, with surplus trucks obtained from many places to fight in the 1948 and 1956 wars.
In the 1960s these old warriors started to wear out and still more trucks were needed in this class, so the replacement was yet another Dodge product, the Power Wagon.
Some civilian, closed cab Power Wagon WM300 had been in use for a while, mainly captured from Egypt, but the Power Wagon now supplied was the WM300 in soft-top type.
That was a cheap, simple, export type model, similar to the M601 offered to friendly countries under the Military Defense Assistance Program.
Starting in 1966, the trucks arrived in Israel as CKD (Completely Knocked Down) units, to be assembled and completed with Israeli-made parts at the new AIL (Automotive Industries Ltd.) factory in Nazareth.
The very early cargo body followed closely the old WC51 design from WW2, but was quickly replaced with a new Israeli design, far more practical, cheaper and easier to build, also to be used in its succesor, the Nun Nun M325.
The first combat use for the IDF’s new Power Wagon (or Command Car as it was nicknamed) came in the 1967 Six-Day War, but it was the 1973 Yom Kippur War when it became widely seen.
There were also a few foreign users such as Uganda, Kenya and the South Lebanese Army.
These tough and reliable trucks became quite popular among troops for a myriad of uses, even if it was a most spartan and uncomfortable vehicle to ride in.
Our new model represents the standard cargo truck variant fitted with winch.
Features
- Over 160 plastic parts
- Photo-etched fret
- Optional canvas top
- Highly detailed interior and chassis
- Decals for 5 painting/marking options printed by Cartograf
Fast Shipping and Professional Packaging
We can offer a variety of shipping options thanks to our long-term partnership with UPS FedEx DHL. Our warehouse staff is highly skilled and will wrap your goods according to our precise and accurate specifications. Your items will go through an exhaustive examination before they will be properly packaged prior to being shipped. We ship to thousands of customers every day from all over the world. This is a sign of our dedication to being the largest online retailer worldwide. There are distribution centers as well as warehouses located in Europe and the USA.
Note that orders containing more than one item are given a processing time according to the specific item.
Prior to shipment Our team will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the items you purchased. The majority of orders are delivered within 48 hours. The delivery time varies between 3-7 days.
Returns
Due to multiple entities, including the factory and the warehouse, we cannot effectively manage inventory. Stocks are subject to change at any moment. It is possible that you will not receive your order after it has been placed.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. If you don't receive your item within 30 days, we are unable to offer a refund or an exchange.
You are able to return a product when it's unopened and in the same condition as when you first received it. The item must be returned in its original packaging.
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