Morris C8
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| General characteristics | |||
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| Role | Gun tractor | ||
| Crew | 1 + 5 passengers | ||
| armour | none | ||
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| Length | 4.49 m | ||
| Width | 2.20 m | ||
| Height | 2.28 m | ||
| Weight | 3.4 t | ||
| Power plant | Morris EH, 4-cyl 3.6 litre petrol 70 hp, (52 kW) |
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| Suspension | Wheel, 4 x 4 | ||
| Speed | 80 km/h road km/h off-road |
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| Range | 256 km | ||
The Morris Commercial C8 FAT (Field Artillery Tractor) commonly known as a Quad was an artillery tractor of the British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. It was used to tow larger artillery pieces such as the 25 pounder gun-howitzer and the 17 pounder anti-tank gun.
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[edit] History
The original artillery tractor design was by Guy on a Morris C8 4 x 4 chassis in 1937. As demand was greater than capacity, Morris took on production followed by other manufacturers later.
The Quad had a 4 ton winch to pull it or the gun.
Production of 10,000 plus vehicles was mostly by Morris Commercial Cars Ltd, Karrier and General Motors Canada.
[edit] Combat history
The Quad was used by the British and Commonwealth forces during the Second World War and Korean War. Just after the Second World War a number were supplied to the Danish Army.
[edit] Variants
- Mk I
- Enclosed body (metal roof)
- Mk II
- Open top, with a roll-up canvas roof.
- Mk III
- C8 GS
- Truck based on C8 FAT chassis.
[edit] External links
| British unarmoured vehicles of World War II |
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| Artillery tractors |
| AEC Matador | Morris C8 Quad | Scammell Pioneer Canadian Military Pattern |
| Trucks and lorries |
| Bedford QLD | Austin K2 | Morris 15 cwt |
| Tank transporters |
| Diamond T tank transporter | Scammell Pioneer Semi-trailer |
| Armoured fighting vehicles |
| British armoured fighting vehicle production during World War II |
