- For the Steel Division: Normandy 44 unit see SD:Dingo (UK)
Dingo is a British Support unit in Steel Division II.
Background[ | ]
Designed by Birmingham Small Arms between 1938 and 1939 and manufactured by Daimler, the Dingo entered service in 1940 and quickly proved itself to be one of the best British armored fighting vehicles. It integrated a number of innovative features, including a transmission with a preselector gearbox and fluid flywheel that gave five speeds in both directions, and a four-wheel steering system thanks to the H-drive drivetrain. Combined with a quiet engine and a low silhouette, the Dingo was an exceptional scout and liaison vehicle that enjoyed lasting popularity during and after the war.
A total of 6626 Dingos were produced. The vehicle was exceptionally popular with troops, so much that damaged Dingos were frequently recovered from vehicle dumps and junkyards, repaired and pressed back into service. A variant of the Dingo was also produced by Ford Canada, with a number of modifications, designated the Lynx.
The Armored Regiment, Tank Battalions and the Armored Reconnaissance Regiment has a Intercommunication Troop of 12 Dingo to serve as Liaison Vehicles and assigned to provide communications between Squadrons.
Strategy[ | ]
Dingos serves as the Phase B Commander for 15th Infantry (SD2).