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 1940 Humber Hexonaut GS | 1940 Humber Hexonaut GS 1940 Humber Hexonaut GS Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Date: November 10, 2008 Location: National Military History Center in Auburn, Indiana Manufacturer: Humber Ltd., Coventry, United Kingdom Engine: Two Hillman 14 hp Transmission: Two Hillman Drive: 6x6 Length 11' 3" Width: 4' 4" Height: 6' 3" Weight: Approx 3 Tons Armor: None Armament: None Crew: 2 Carry Capacity: 8 men or up to 1 ton of supplies The Hexonaut was a prototype vehicle that was produced during the early period of World War II. The two engines and transmissions independently drove the two sides of the vehicle. All six wheels were connected to the power train to give the Hexonaut 6-wheel drive. The Hexonaut did not have conventional steering. Instead, it featured a skid steering system - the driver uses levers instead of a steering wheel that, similar to tanks, required the wheels on one side of the vehicle to be braked in order to turn the vehicle. The amphibious Hexonaut relied on the tread of its tires to function a small paddles to provide propulsion and direction when in the water. In addition to being designed as an ampbibious vehicle, the Hexonaut's design requirements included the ability to be air-transported in the Allies' most common transport aircraft, the C47 Dakota Sky Train. The unusally narrow profile of the Hexonaut illustrates the limitations of the design requirement. Only three prototypes of the Hexonaut were built. This example is the only known survivor. It was sold after the war to a civilian logging company and used in that capacity until the 1950s. by Douglas |
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