The Cadillac Gage Commando, frequently denoted as the M706 in U.S. military service, [7] is an American armored car designed to be amphibious. [6] It was engineered by Cadillac Gage specifically for the United States Military Police Corps during the Vietnam War as an armed convoy escort vehicle. [7]

Terra-Space division of the Cadillac Gage company designed in 1960 4x4 amphibious armored vehicle, expecting to fulfill the future needs of the army. The later required some sort of Jack-of-all-trades, a multi-purpose, 11-man APC, reconnaissance vehicle, convoy escort, command, patrol and a riot vehicle.

2023年12月8日 · Standardized as M706 in US Army service, the vehicle's armor provided protection against .30cal ball ammunition. Applique armor that provided protection over key areas against .30cal AP and .50cal ball could be added, with a weight penalty of 500lb (230kg). The runflat tires could be driven flat for 35 miles (56km) and for 60 miles (97km) at 5psi.

两辆美国陆军m706经过改装，在外观和电子方面模仿了苏联陆军的防空指挥和控制车，该车以4×4轮brdm-2系列装甲侦察车为基础。标准的m706长度为5.7米，宽度为2.26米，高度为2.44米。该车在公路上的行驶在680公里到970公里之间。 美国军用型号

The main differences between the XM706 and XM706E1/M706 were in the design of the gas tank fill port covers, side windows, front vision blocks, and most importantly in the weaponry. The XM706 featured two .30-06 Springfield M37 machine guns, while the XM706E1/M706 for the US Army featured two 7.62 mm NATO M73 machine guns for better ammunition ...

2022年3月7日 · 两辆美国陆军m706经过改装，在外观和电子方面模仿了苏联陆军的防空指挥和控制车，该车以4×4轮brdm-2系列装甲侦察车为基础。 标准的M706长度为5.7米，宽度为2.26米，高度为2.44米。

XM-706/E-1 was the designation given by the US military to the vehicles when initially sent to Vietnam. Finally, M-706 was standardized vehicle designation derived from the upgraded XM706E-1. Finally, the XM-706E2 were the turretless vehicles selected by the US Air Force.

The M706 has a road speed of 62 mph (100 km/h), and can travel across water at 3 mph (4.8 km/h). The armor consists of high hardness alloy steel called Cadaloy, which protects against projectiles up to 7.62 x 51 mm .

2023年7月16日 · Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the Cadillac Gage Commando (M706 / G-392) Armored Car / Reconnaissance / Security Vehicle. VARIABLE: 1 x 0.30 caliber / 7.62mm / 0.50 caliber machine gun(s) (or combination) in turret.

2023年8月21日 · Light Armored Car M706. This later-production M706 features the deleted vision block and firing port forward of the side door, the anti-Molotov cocktail shield above the engine air intake grille, and drivers' hatches with a raised contour. (Picture from TM 9-2320-245-10.) Top Light Armored Car M706. The top of a late car is illustrated.