Armoured CGT?
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Now, recently these two pictures emerged labelled as "Caplad" too.
But clearly this does not have the rear-engined layout of the Caplad - so what is it? I have seen the picture on the left before but cannot recall details... L4594251 may have been part of the range of WD census numbers H4593648 - H 4594497; SM 2018; Chevrolet; Tractor 4x4 Field Artillery. I cannot find another reference in the Chillwell list. Attachment 104707 Attachment 104708 |
L4594251 does seem to have a lot of FAT design features. I suspect it is simply an attempt at a lightly armoured FAT. I think it is a very odd shape for any other role.
David |
BTT...
What is this? |
David,
If it was intended as a gun tractor, wouldn't it have been an "H" prefix, rather than changed to an 'L'? I agree it looks to have many gun tractor features, but I'm wondering why change the prefix to a truck. Mike |
Perhaps during Invasion Planning, the potential need was seen for an armoured 4x4 Truck Tractor for Cargo Trailers and/or Tank Recovery, but the idea never got past the one off prototype/concept vehicle, and this was it?
David |
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It is not unusual to see the wrong prefix letter used for the census number in the Chilwell list. regards, Richard |
Converted CGT to APC
I have seen this vehicle referred to as a CGT that has been converted to an APC which might explain the L prefix letter.
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Perhaps an armoured Observation Post Vehicle but the purpose of that box on the back would probably identify its use.
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The box on the rear might be as simple as providing a bit of storage (POL (flammable) cans, tire chains, whatever) outside the crew compartment, using the existing frame length without being nearly as heavy as a full height/width compartment.
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