Studebaker US6

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The Studebaker US6 is a class of trucks manufactured by Studebaker during World War II, produced in the United States from 1941-1945 and in the Soviet Union beginning in 1942.

A Studebaker mounted with a Katyusha rockets, known as "Stalin's Organ"

These had six-cylinder gasoline engines that attained 94 horsepower and were fitted with a five-speed transmission. Approximately 200,000 of the trucks were built, in thirteen different variations, including dump truck and tractor models.  The most common wheel configurations were 6x6 and 6x4.

The Soviets found the trucks an ideal platform for Katyusha (Stalin's Organ) rocket launchers. The truck was affectionately known as the Studer by Russian troops.

Large numbers of the trucks were sent into the Soviet Union via the Persian Corridor.

Studebakers parked along the Persian Corridor

A Studebaker mounted with a "Stalin's Organ"

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