Daimler Dingo Mk II – Great Britain, WWII

The Daimler Dingo Mk II was one of the British armed forces' best reconnaissance vehicles during World War II. Small, fast, and extremely maneuverable, the Dingo was perfectly suited for reconnaissance and liaison duties. Its low body and quiet engine made it difficult to detect, while its robust construction made it resilient even under fire.

The Mk II version featured minor improvements over the original version, including a reinforced chassis and armor modifications. The Dingo was used on all fronts—from North Africa to Italy and northwestern Europe.

This 1:56 scale model depicts the classic version with machine gun mount and open driver's cab – ideal for tabletop battles and historical dioramas.

Areas of application:

• North Africa (1941–1943)

• Italian campaign (1943–1945)

• Normandy & Western Front (1944–1945)

For which country:

• Great Britain

• Canada

• Australia

• Free Polish Forces

Classification:

• Light vehicles (cars & reconnaissance vehicles)

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Scout vehicle for rapid reconnaissance in Bolt Action

• Liaison or courier vehicle in Chain of Command

• Mission objective or scout in Flames of War

• Flexible use in early to late war scenarios

Technical data:

• Crew: 2 men

• Length: 3.18 m

• Width: 1.70 m

• Height: 1.52 m

• Weight: approx. 3.1 t

• Armor: 8–30 mm

• Armament: 1 × Bren machine gun (7.7 mm)

• Engine: Daimler 6-cylinder petrol engine, 55 hp

• Top speed: up to 89 km/h

• Range: approx. 320 km