In Axis and Allies RTS the T17E1 Staghound is the United States armored command car-vehicle, that is a part of every one of their mechanized regiments. Command units are present in every type of regiment, and have effects on the performance of the regiment as a whole. The differences of the command cars are small, and can be seen here http://www.axis-and-allies.com/encyclopedia-201-car-armored.html







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The British allocated the name Staghound to the T17E series. Production started in October 1942. Unlike the T17 when the US military decided to adopt the lighter M8 Greyhound vehicle, T17E1 production continued for the United Kingdom. Approximately 4000 Staghounds were produced in total. The Staghound was an innovative design that incorporated some advanced features. It had two rear-facing 6-cylinder engines with automatic transmissions (with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears) feeding through a transfer case to drive both axles. Either two or four-wheel drive could be selected. Either engine could be shut down while in motion and taken out of the drive train. Additionally, a power steering pump was incorporated which could be switched on or off manually from the driver's instrument panel depending on steering conditions. Steering and suspension components were directly attached to the hull as the structure was rigid enough to dispense with the need for a separate chassis. The Staghound entered service too late for use in the North African campaign where its combination of armour, range and main armament would have been an advantage. As a result it first saw operational service in Italy, where many units found its large physical size too restrictive in the narrow roads and streets of Europe. As a result it saw most service at squadron and regimental headquarter level.