CMP Chevrolet C15 Personnel Carrier In early 1937, the Canadian branches of General Motors and the Ford Motor Company were invited to produce a prototype of a 15 cwt light infantry truck by the Canadian military, a type of vehicle that had recently been adopted by the British War Office. By 1938 however the Canadian military began to shift their interests to heavier 4 x 4 and 6 x 4 designs. By 1939 plans had been prepared for the mass production in Canada of a wide range of military vehicles that adhered to the strict British specifications. They were initially only intended for Canadian military forces, but after the evacuation of the B.E.F. from S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (Chevrolet C60 4 x 4) Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tons Dimensions: Length 17 ft, Width 7 ft, Height 9 ft 8 ins Powerplant: 1 x General Motors 85 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph, Range 160 miles Payload: Maximum 3 tons of stores or up to 11 passengers and their equipment Crew: 1 France in 1940, the British Army was in urgent need to replace lost equipment. As they were based on British specifications, the Canadian vehicles were an obvious choice, and about this time they soon became known as Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) types and would serve with most Allied nations around the world. Canadian factories produced around 800,000 trucks and light wheeled vehicles during World War Two, by which time Chrysler of Canada had joined Ford and General Motors in their production, and would build more military trucks than the total combined output of Germany, Italy and Japan. Country of Origin: Canada Number Built: 400,000 of all types M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T
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5 5 1 1 Home Page Home Page Leyland Retriever General Service Truck During the 1920s the British War Office instigated the design for an articulated rear bogie for six-wheeled vehicles, and once the design had been approved and patented they offered it free of charge to any manufacturer if they produced a vehicle that could easily be adapted for military purposes. Leyland Motors took up the challenge in the 1930s and produced several vehicles based on civilian types such as the 5 ton 6 x 4 Bull Terrier. The 6 x 4 Leyland Retriever appeared in 1939, and was seen by many as an updated version of the Terrier. The Retriever was typical of pre-war military vehicles in having an S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 7.6 tons Dimensions: Length 22 ft 5 ins, Width 7 ft 5 ins, Height 11 ft 4 ins Powerplant: 1 x 73 hp L eyland petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 30 mph, Range 198 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: 5 tons open cab and folding windscreen, a collapsible canvas roof being provided for inclement weather. The design of the vehicle was gradually refined during the war, and when production ceased in 1945 over 6,500 had been built. The Retriever was produced for a wide range of uses, ranging from general service, searchlight, bridging, wireless, cranes and mobile workshops, while one was modified and was used as Field Marshal Montgomery's mobile Command headquarters during the War. An armoured version was also produced for airfield protection which was known as the ‘Beaver Eel’. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 6,500 M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T Scammell Pioneer SV2 Recovery Vehicle The Scammell Pioneer was a private venture designed for use where good roads were scarce and first appeared in 1927. They lacked all-wheel drive, but the combination of the walking beam suspension, good traction, and a low-revving engine gave it impressive pulling power over rough ground at low speeds. Although they were never designed for military use, the British War Office purchased an example in 1932 and fitted it with a permanently coupled 18 ton semi-trailer for use as a tank transporter. Actual production of the tank transporter began in 1937 and differed by having a longer chassis for an extended S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 9.6 tons Dimensions: Length 20 ft 3 ins, Width 8 ft 8 ins, Height 9 ft 5 ins Powerplant: 1 x Gardner 102 hp diesel engine Performance: Maximum speed 24 mph, Range 430 miles Lifting Capability: 3 ton Herbert Morris sliding jib Pulling Capability: 7.5 ton winch Crew: 3 cab to accommodate the tank crew as passengers and larger rear wheels. In total 459 were produced for the British Army but were superseded by the American Diamond T tank transporter from 1941 onwards. Scammell sPioneer heavy recovery vehicle entered service in 1936. The first 43 were designated the SV1S and fitted with a 3 ton folding crane and lockers for recovery equipment and towing bars. These were followed in 1938 by the Pioneer SV2S which had a redesigned extending crane that provided greater lifting height, a total of 1,975 being built by 1945. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 1,975 M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T Austin K5 General Service Truck The K5 was another vehicle by Austin in the 3 ton payload category and was produced from 1941-45 with over 12,250 being built for the British and allied armies. They proved to be rugged and reliable and were popular with those who used them, during which time they earned the nickname ‘The Screamer’ due to the noise emitted from the transfer box. Most were fitted with a General Service (GS) body, a few being modified in North Africa with an open cab and body as used as a portée for a 6 pounder anti-tank gun, allowing the gun to be positioned either forward to fire over the cab or to the rear so S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 6.7 tons Dimensions: Length 19 ft 8 ins, Width 7 ft 3 ins, Height 9 ft 11 ins Powerplant: 1 x Austin 85 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 40 mph, Range: 250 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: Maximum 3 tons it fired over the tailgate. As a portée they carried a crew of 4 plus the driver, ammunition and stores, and were mainly used by the New Zealand divisions during that campaign. The vehicle had four wheel drive and was powered by an Austin 4 litre petrol engine rated at 85 hp, with four speed transmission which worked in conjunction with a two speed transfer gearbox. They had a good cross-country capability over rough terrain and served in most of the northern hemisphere campaigns, the type being used for a wide variety of roles, many vehicles being sold on the open market after the war. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 12,250 Bedford QLD General Service Truck Bedford had begun development of a 15 cwt four wheel drive truck in 1938, but with war with Germany looking probable in 1939 they seeked permission to proceed with this design for the military. After war was declared in September 1939 the War Office issued orders for large numbers of 4 x 2 vehicles and also asked Bedford to proceed with a prototype for a 3 ton 4 x 4 general service vehicle. In October the specification was agreed and the first prototype was completed for trials in February 1940. The trials were a success, and mass production commenced in February 1941. The 4 x 4 Bedford QL was S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (GS version) Vehicle Weight: 3.2 tons Dimensions: Length 19 ft 8 ins, Width 7 ft 6 ins, Height 9 ft 10 ins Powerplant: 1 x Bedford 72 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 38 mph, Range: 156 miles Payload: Maximum 3 tons or up to 11 passengers Crew: 1 designed for use over rough terrain, but the front wheel drive could be disengaged for use on roads to ease wear on the tyres and gearbox, by moving a lever on the secondary gearbox. The first vehicle was the QLD, a general cargo carrier and would became the most numerous type. Other variants included the QLT troop carrier, the QLR radio vehicle fitted with a housing for signal operators, the housing also being used as a Command Post and a Cipher Office. The QLB was a towing vehicle for the Bofors anti-aircraft gun fitted with ample stowage for crew and ammunition. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 52,000 M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T CMP Chevrolet C30 General Service Truck In early 1937, the Canadian branches of General Motors and the Ford Motor Company were invited to produce a prototype of a 15 cwt light infantry truck by the Canadian military, a type of vehicle that had recently been adopted by the British War Office. By 1938 however the Canadian military began to shift their interests to heavier 4 x 4 and 6 x 4 designs. By 1939 plans had been prepared for the mass production in Canada of a wide range of military vehicles that adhered to the strict British specifications. They were initially only intended for Canadian military forces, but after the evacuation of the B.E.F. from S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (Chevrolet C60 4 x 4) Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tons Dimensions: Length 17 ft, Width 7 ft, Height 9 ft 8 ins Powerplant: 1 x General Motors 85 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph, Range 160 miles Payload: Maximum 3 tons of stores or up to 11 passengers and their equipment Crew: 1 France in 1940, the British Army was in urgent need to replace lost equipment. As they were based on British specifications, the Canadian vehicles were an obvious choice, and about this time they soon became known as Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) types and would serve with most Allied nations around the world. Canadian factories produced around 800,000 trucks and light wheeled vehicles during World War Two, by which time Chrysler of Canada had joined Ford and General Motors in their production, and would build more military trucks than the total combined output of Germany, Italy and Japan. Country of Origin: Canada Number Built: 400,000 of all types M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T CMP Chevrolet C15L General Service Truck In early 1937, the Canadian branches of General Motors and the Ford Motor Company were invited to produce a prototype of a 15 cwt light infantry truck by the Canadian military, a type of vehicle that had recently been adopted by the British War Office. By 1938 however the Canadian military began to shift their interests to heavier 4 x 4 and 6 x 4 designs. By 1939 plans had been prepared for the mass production in Canada of a wide range of military vehicles that adhered to the strict British specifications. They were initially only intended for Canadian military forces, but after the evacuation of the B.E.F. from S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (Chevrolet C60 4 x 4) Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tons Dimensions: Length 17 ft, Width 7 ft, Height 9 ft 8 ins Powerplant: 1 x General Motors 85 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph, Range 160 miles Payload: Maximum 3 tons of stores or up to 11 passengers and their equipment Crew: 1 France in 1940, the British Army was in urgent need to replace lost equipment. As they were based on British specifications, the Canadian vehicles were an obvious choice, and about this time they soon became known as Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) types and would serve with most Allied nations around the world. Canadian factories produced around 800,000 trucks and light wheeled vehicles during World War Two, by which time Chrysler of Canada had joined Ford and General Motors in their production, and would build more military trucks than the total combined output of Germany, Italy and Japan. Country of Origin: Canada Number Built: 400,000 of all types M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T CMP Chevrolet C15 Ambulance In early 1937, the Canadian branches of General Motors and the Ford Motor Company were invited to produce a prototype of a 15 cwt light infantry truck by the Canadian military, a type of vehicle that had recently been adopted by the British War Office. By 1938 however the Canadian military began to shift their interests to heavier 4 x 4 and 6 x 4 designs. By 1939 plans had been prepared for the mass production in Canada of a wide range of military vehicles that adhered to the strict British specifications. They were initially only intended for Canadian military forces, but after the evacuation of the B.E.F. from S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (Chevrolet C60 4 x 4) Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tons Dimensions: Length 17 ft, Width 7 ft, Height 9 ft 8 ins Powerplant: 1 x General Motors 85 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph, Range 160 miles Payload: Maximum 3 tons of stores or up to 11 passengers and their equipment Crew: 1 France in 1940, the British Army was in urgent need to replace lost equipment. As they were based on British specifications, the Canadian vehicles were an obvious choice, and about this time they soon became known as Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) types and would serve with most Allied nations around the world. Canadian factories produced around 800,000 trucks and light wheeled vehicles during World War Two, by which time Chrysler of Canada had joined Ford and General Motors in their production, and would build more military trucks than the total combined output of Germany, Italy and Japan. Country of Origin: Canada Number Built: 400,000 of all types M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T
Austin K2/Y Ambulance
In early 1939 Austin received an order from the government in to turn over all their manufacturing facilities to the production of transport vehicles. The design for a range of vehicles was prepared which consisted of two basic models, the K2 and K3 with a load capacity of two and three tons. Production of the K2 began in 1940, with the best known vehicle being the K2/Y ambulance, of which around half of the 27,800 vehicles built being this type. They were the most widely used ambulance in World War Two, and apart from the British Army, were supplied to Russia, the U.S.A. and other Allied forces. The ambulance
S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (K2/Y) Vehicle Weight: 3.1 tons Dimensions: Length 18 ft, Width 7 ft 5 ins, Height 9 ft 2 ins  Powerplant: 1 x Austin 60 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph Range: 280 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: 4 stretchers or 10 sitting casualties
bodies were of lightweight construction built over a wooden frame, while Insulation was incorporated into the body walls and a heater provided for cold climates. They were classified as heavy ambulances and designed to carry four stretchers or ten seated casualties and a medical attendant. The same body of the ambulance was also the basis for a mobile office and a loudspeaker van. Most other K2s were supplied as a general service vehicle, although other types included a workshop, a power equipment vehicle, and in 1944, the K2/A variant was produced and equipped as a fire tender for the R.A.F.
Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 27,800
Austin K2 General Service Truck In early 1939 Austin received an order from the government in to turn over all their manufacturing facilities to the production of transport vehicles. The design for a range of vehicles was prepared which consisted of two basic models, the K2 and K3 with a load capacity of two and three tons. Production of the K2 began in 1940, with the best known vehicle being the K2/Y ambulance, of which around half of the 27,800 vehicles built being this type. They were the most widely used ambulance in World War Two, and apart from the British Army, were supplied to Russia, the U.S.A. and other Allied forces. The ambulance S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (K2/Y) Vehicle Weight: 3.1 tons Dimensions: Length 18 ft, Width 7 ft 5 ins, Height 9 ft 2 ins Powerplant: 1 x Austin 60 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph Range: 280 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: 4 stretchers or 10 sitting casualties bodies were of lightweight construction built over a wooden frame, while Insulation was incorporated into the body walls and a heater provided for cold climates. They were classified as heavy ambulances and designed to carry four stretchers or ten seated casualties and a medical attendant. The same body of the ambulance was also the basis for a mobile office and a loudspeaker van. Most other K2s were supplied as a general service vehicle, although other types included a workshop, a power equipment vehicle, and in 1944, the K2/A variant was produced and equipped as a fire tender for the R.A.F. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 27,800 M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T
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M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T Bedford OXD General Service Truck During World War Two Vauxhall Motors produced well over 250,000 Bedford trucks, with the 3.5 litre engined 4 x 2 Bedford OY being the United Kingdoms most numerous 3 ton military vehicle, with a total of over 72,000 being built. The Bedford OY was based on Bedford's O series commercial vehicles, but had a modified front end and single rear wheels. The OYD was the general service vehicle which could carry a 3 ton payload, while other variants included the OYC which was a tanker version for carrying water or petrol. These could be fitted with a tubular framework that could be covered with a canopy so to disguise S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (OYD) Vehicle Weight: 6.45 tons Dimensions: Length 20 ft 5 ins, Width 7 ft 2 ins, Height 10 ft 2 ins Powerplant: 1 x Bedford 72 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 40 mph, Range: 280 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: Maximum 6,700 lbs the vehicle from its true role. The OY Entered service in early 1940 and were used by all the British Armed forces, while large numbers were supplied to the Soviet Union after they became allies in 1941 through Lend-Lease. The initial 1939 contract included a 30 cwt 4 x 2 version of the vehicle. This was the OX, and was a short wheelbase version of the OY. The OXD was a general service vehicle and the OXC was a tractor for use with a range of 6 ton semi-trailers. Production of the OX was later discontinued in preference of the OY 3 ton vehicle, both types remaining in service before being replaced in the early 1950s. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 24,429 Austin Utility Vehicle Another Austin product that would see widespread use during World War Two was the Austin 10. On the outbreak of the Second World War there was a shortage of every type of military vehicle, and as a consequence many civilian designs were adapted for service with the armed forces. One of the these was the Austin 10 Utility Truck which was based on the Austin 10 saloon car. Better known as the Austin ‘Tilly’ their construction differed from the standard Austin 10 by having a welded pressed steel floor to the frame which increased the vehicles strength. Other changes included a more powerful S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 19¾ cwt Dimensions: Length 13 ft 9, Width 5 ft 3 ins, Height 6 ft 2½ ins Powerplant: 1 x 12 hp Austin petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph, Range 200 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: 1,000 lbs engine, the addition of a water pump, a larger fuel tank and the use of cross country tyres, although cross country performance was relatively poor. Most were produced as cargo carriers with a canvas tilt for protection against the weather, and were used for a variety of roles including carrying personnel, light cargo, and general errand work between bases. In total around 30,000 were built and used by all sections of the armed forces. Other companies that built similar vehicles from their standard saloon cars were Morris, Standard and Hillman, these vehicles also being known as ‘tillies’. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 30,000+ M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T Austin Utility Vehicle Another Austin product that would see widespread use during World War Two was the Austin 10. On the outbreak of the Second World War there was a shortage of every type of military vehicle, and as a consequence many civilian designs were adapted for service with the armed forces. One of the these was the Austin 10 Utility Truck which was based on the Austin 10 saloon car. Better known as the Austin ‘Tilly’ their construction differed from the standard Austin 10 by having a welded pressed steel floor to the frame which increased the vehicles strength. Other changes included a more powerful S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 19¾ cwt Dimensions: Length 13 ft 9, Width 5 ft 3 ins, Height 6 ft 2½ ins Powerplant: 1 x 12 hp Austin petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph, Range 200 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: 1,000 lbs engine, the addition of a water pump, a larger fuel tank and the use of cross country tyres, although cross country performance was relatively poor. Most were produced as cargo carriers with a canvas tilt for protection against the weather, and were used for a variety of roles including carrying personnel, light cargo, and general errand work between bases. In total around 30,000 were built and used by all sections of the armed forces. Other companies that built similar vehicles from their standard saloon cars were Morris, Standard and Hillman, these vehicles also being known as ‘tillies’. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 30,000+ M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T Bedford QLR Radio Truck Bedford had begun development of a 15 cwt four wheel drive truck in 1938, but with war with Germany looking probable in 1939 they seeked permission to proceed with this design for the military. After war was declared in September 1939 the War Office issued orders for large numbers of 4 x 2 vehicles and also asked Bedford to proceed with a prototype for a 3 ton 4 x 4 general service vehicle. In October the specification was agreed and the first prototype was completed for trials in February 1940. The trials were a success, and mass production commenced in February 1941. The 4 x 4 Bedford QL was S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 3.2 tons Dimensions: Length 19 ft 8 ins, Width 7 ft 6 ins, Height 9 ft 10 ins Powerplant: 1 x Bedford 72 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 38 mph, Range: 156 miles Payload: Maximum 3 tons or up to 11 passengers Crew: 1 designed for use over rough terrain, but the front wheel drive could be disengaged for use on roads to ease wear on the tyres and gearbox, by moving a lever on the secondary gearbox. The first vehicle was the QLD, a general cargo carrier and would became the most numerous type. Other variants included the QLT troop carrier, the QLR radio vehicle fitted with a housing for signal operators, the housing also being used as a Command Post and a Cipher Office. The QLB was a towing vehicle for the Bofors anti-aircraft gun fitted with ample stowage for crew and ammunition. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 52,000 M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T Albion BY3N General Service Truck During the 1920s the British War Office instigated the design for an articulated rear bogie for six-wheeled vehicles, and once the design had been approved and patented they offered it free of charge to any manufacturer if they produced a vehicle that could easily be adapted for military purposes. In the late 1930s Albion designed the BY3N general service vehicle to meet this requirement. and was typical of pre war practice with the standard War Department open cab and canvas folding hood and sidescreens. They were powered by an 80 hp engine and could be equipped with various bodies. The type were S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 8.3 tons Dimensions: Length 27 ft 3 ins, Width 8 ft 1 in, Height 10 ft 1 in Powerplant: 1 x Albion 80 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 30 mph, Range: 200 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: Maximum 5 tons produced fom mid 1940 until late 1941 when they were replaced on the production line by the CX23N 10 ton truck. Derived from the CX23N was Albion CX22S Artillet Tractor which appeared in 1943. This vehicle was produced to supplement the Scammell Pioneer heavy artillery tractor but was never available in sufficient numbers. In service the CX22S was used by the British Army to tow the 155mm Long Tom and the 7.2 inch howitzer, with sufficient room for the gun crew and stowage for tools, equipment and ammunition. The CX22S was fitted with an 8 ton vertical spindle winch. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: Unknown M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T Leyland Retriever REME Workshop During the 1920s the British War Office instigated the design for an articulated rear bogie for six-wheeled vehicles, and once the design had been approved and patented they offered it free of charge to any manufacturer if they produced a vehicle that could easily be adapted for military purposes. Leyland Motors took up the challenge in the 1930s and produced several vehicles based on civilian types such as the 5 ton 6 x 4 Bull Terrier. The 6 x 4 Leyland Retriever appeared in 1939, and was seen by many as an updated version of the Terrier. The Retriever was typical of pre-war military vehicles in having an S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 7.6 tons Dimensions: Length 22 ft 5 ins, Width 7 ft 5 ins, Height 11 ft 4 ins Powerplant: 1 x 73 hp L eyland petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 30 mph, Range 198 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: 5 tons open cab and folding windscreen, a collapsible canvas roof being provided for inclement weather. The design of the vehicle was gradually refined during the war, and when production ceased in 1945 over 6,500 had been built. The Retriever was produced for a wide range of uses, ranging from general service, searchlight, bridging, wireless, cranes and mobile workshops, while one was modified and was used as Field Marshal Montgomery's mobile Command headquarters during the War. An armoured version was also produced for airfield protection which was known as the ‘Beaver Eel’. 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Alvis Stalwart
The Stalwart amphibious cargo vehicle was developed by Alvis as a private venture in the late 1950s as an all-terrain vehicle, and was based on the company’s Saracen 6 x 6 armoured personnel carrier chassis. The vehicle was  powered by a Rolls- Royce B81 petrol engine that developed 220 hp, drive being provided to all six wheels which gave it an impressive cross- country performance. The Stalwart was fully amphibious with the minimum of preparation, and in water had a speed of over six knots, propulsion in water being provided by two waterjets. The cab was entered through the roof and had seating for the
S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 9 tons Dimensions: Length 20 ft 10 ins, Width 8 ft 5 ins, Height 7 ft 7 ins Powerplant: 1 x Rolls-Royce 220 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 40 mph,  Maximum 9 knots in water, Range: 510 miles Crew: 1  •  Payload: 5 tons 
driver and two passengers, the driver being seated in the middle. The Stalwart had a maximum payload of 5 tons (11,000 lbs) which was carried in the cargo area behind the cab, this being fitted with large drop-down panels with waterproof seals on either side and a drop-tailgate that could be covered with a canvas cover fitted on raised supports. The Mk 1 Stalwart could also be used as a troop carrier and could carry thirty fully equipped troops, while the vehicle had a towing capacity of 10 tons and could be used to pull a trailer or an artillery piece within that weight.
Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 1,275
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Leyland Hippo Mk II During 1939-40 Leyland produced around 330 examples of an truck for the British army which was given the name Hippo. This was based on a pre-war commercial design, but fitted with an open military style cab and a timber general service body. During the planning stages for D-Day, it became clear that large load carrying vehicles offered a considerable logistic advantage over the standard 3 and 5 ton trucks of the time, and as a result Leyland began to design a new vehicle in 1943. This became the Hippo Mk II but incorporated very few components from the original Mk l. The Mk II was powered by a 7,399 cc six S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 8.3 tons Dimensions: Length 27 ft 3 ins, Width 8 ft 1 in, Height 10 ft 1 in Powerplant: 1 x Leyland 100 hp diesel engine Performance: Maximum speed 30 mph, Range: 230 miles Crew: 1 + 1 passenger Payload: Maximum 11 tons cylinder 100 hp diesel engine which drove the rear wheels, and as a load carrier the vehicle was capable of carrying over an 11 ton load. A circular observation hatch was provided in the roof above the passenger seat to allow the use of an anti-aircraft machine gun which could be fitted on a pintle mount. Production began in late 1944, and by the time production ended in 1945 around 1,000 were in service with the armed forces. the Hippo Mk II remained in service with both the Army and the R.A.F. well into the 1950s, during which time many were fitted with various different types of vehicle bodies. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 1,000+ M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T Land Rover 109 Field Ambulance Maurice Wilks, a director of the Rover car company, purchased a surplus military Jeep in 1946 for use on his farm. He found it very useful on the farm, but as it began to wear out he began to realise there might be a market for a similar vehicle to carry the Rover company through the immediate post-war years. There was never any intention for the Land Rover to be used as a military vehicle, but the British Army soon became interested when they realised it could be a low-cost replacement for their ageing Jeeps, and a cheaper alternative to the Austin ‘Champ’. The first military purchases came in 1948, and in the mid 1950s S P E C I F I C A T I O N : Vehicle Weight: 1.67 tons Dimensions: Length 14 ft 7 ins, Width 5 ft 6 ins, Height 6 ft 9 ins Powerplant: 1 x Rover 75 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 70 mph, Range 300 miles Payload: 2 stretchers or 6 seated Crew: 1 + 1 passenger the Series I was superseded by the Series II which were wider and more powerful. In 1957 the 109 inch wheelbase chassis was introduced which provided the basis for larger vehicles such as an ambulance and general service vehicle. In 1961 the Series 2A was launched, which itself was replaced by the Series 3 in 1971, these still being powered by the same 2.25 engine and a body similar to that of 20 years earlier. In March 1983 Land Rover announced the replacement of the Series Ill by the short wheelbase Defender 90 and and the longer wheelbased Defender 110 which featured four wheel drive. Country of Origin: UK Number Built: 500 M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T CMP Chevrolet C60 4 x 6 General Service Truck In early 1937, the Canadian branches of General Motors and the Ford Motor Company were invited to produce a prototype of a 15 cwt light infantry truck by the Canadian military, a type of vehicle that had recently been adopted by the British War Office. By 1938 however the Canadian military began to shift their interests to heavier 4 x 4 and 6 x 4 designs. By 1939 plans had been prepared for the mass production in Canada of a wide range of military vehicles that adhered to the strict British specifications. They were initially only intended for Canadian military forces, but after the evacuation of the B.E.F. from S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (Chevrolet C60 4 x 4) Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tons Dimensions: Length 17 ft, Width 7 ft, Height 9 ft 8 ins Powerplant: 1 x General Motors 85 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph, Range 160 miles Payload: Maximum 3 tons of stores or up to 11 passengers and their equipment Crew: 1 France in 1940, the British Army was in urgent need to replace lost equipment. As they were based on British specifications, the Canadian vehicles were an obvious choice, and about this time they soon became known as Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) types and would serve with most Allied nations around the world. Canadian factories produced around 800,000 trucks and light wheeled vehicles during World War Two, by which time Chrysler of Canada had joined Ford and General Motors in their production, and would build more military trucks than the total combined output of Germany, Italy and Japan. Country of Origin: Canada Number Built: 400,000 of all types M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T CMP Ford F60 4 x 4 Petrol Tanker In early 1937, the Canadian branches of General Motors and the Ford Motor Company were invited to produce a prototype of a 15 cwt light infantry truck by the Canadian military, a type of vehicle that had recently been adopted by the British War Office. By 1938 however the Canadian military began to shift their interests to heavier 4 x 4 and 6 x 4 designs. By 1939 plans had been prepared for the mass production in Canada of a wide range of military vehicles that adhered to the strict British specifications. They were initially only intended for Canadian military forces, but after the evacuation of the B.E.F. from S P E C I F I C A T I O N : (Chevrolet C60 4 x 4) Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tons Dimensions: Length 17 ft, Width 7 ft, Height 9 ft 8 ins Powerplant: 1 x General Motors 85 hp petrol engine Performance: Maximum speed 50 mph, Range 160 miles Payload: Maximum 3 tons of stores or up to 11 passengers and their equipment Crew: 1 France in 1940, the British Army was in urgent need to replace lost equipment. As they were based on British specifications, the Canadian vehicles were an obvious choice, and about this time they soon became known as Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) types and would serve with most Allied nations around the world. Canadian factories produced around 800,000 trucks and light wheeled vehicles during World War Two, by which time Chrysler of Canada had joined Ford and General Motors in their production, and would build more military trucks than the total combined output of Germany, Italy and Japan. Country of Origin: Canada Number Built: 400,000 of all types M I L I T A R Y T R A N S P O R T