T27 GMC Over a period of two weeks in October 1941, two prototype 4x4 chassis were built to determine their relative stability as 4-wheeled self-propelled mounts compared to half-tracks. The first pilot had four-wheel steering and a read mounted engine. The second had two steering wheels—one for each axle—and the engine mounted in the middle. Both vehicles were based on a Studebaker 1/2-ton truck, although which truck isn't specified.

Tests found the first pilot was difficult to handle, whereas the second vehicle was excellently stable. The second pilot was selected for receiving a weapon mount. However, the two-week time allotted for the project soon expired and the gun was removed from the chassis, and the project closed.

The T27 GMC has rather poor gun options for its tier, so I think we can get away with giving it an early 3-Inch gun to help balance it. While its guns are still below average, it makes up for this with its incredibly small profile. This should give it some excellent camouflage and turn the vehicle into a kind of ambush-sniper.

Description: -Guns: 75 mm M1897A4; 75 mm Gun M3; 3-Inch Gun T9 -Engines: Champion 169 (80 hp); Commander 226 (102 hp) -Suspensions/Alternate Hulls, Total Weight (metric tons): T27 GMC Pilot 1 (4.24); T27 GMC Pilot 2 (4.42) -Hull Armor (mm): 1/1/1 -Top Speed: 86 km/h -Crew: 4 (Driver; Gunner; Loader; Commander/Radio)