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Diamond T 980
Photo: Martin (Sgt), No 1 Army Film & Photographic Unit · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Heavy Tactical Trucks · United States · 1941
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Diamond T 980
Diamond T 980 Photo: Martin (Sgt), No 1 Army Film & Photographic Unit · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
85
Towing Capacity
80
Off-Road Mobility
75
Reliability
85
Operational Range
70
Durability
90
Versatility
80
Maintainability
75
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
CategoryHeavy Tactical Trucks
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1945
Quantity6,554
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Heavy Tactical Trucks MASS Rating
1/1
World War II
5/10
All-Time
Heavy Tactical Trucks · 10 axes scored
Payload
85
Towing Capacity
80
Off-Road Mobility
75
Reliability
85
Operational Range
70
Durability
90
Versatility
80
Maintainability
75
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy tactical trucks category.
01 / Overview
Diamond T 980
Production
1941–1945
Quantity
6,554
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY TACTICAL TRUCKS · WORLD WAR II
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
heavy tactical trucks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy tactical trucks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Powertrain5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeHercules DFXE
  • Engine Power112 hp
  • Transmission4 speed × 3 speed auxiliary
  • Top Speed80 km/h
  • Range482.7 km
◈Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.01 m
  • Width2.438 m
  • Height2.438 m
▣Production1MOD.1
  • Total Production6,554
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1941Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
85
years in service
4
years in production
6,554
units produced
📚 Sources
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