Volvo C303
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| Volvo C303 | |
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| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Also called | Tgb 11 Volvo C03 4x4 |
| Production | 1974 - 84 |
| Predecessor | L3314 |
| Engine | Volvo B30 |
| Wheelbase | 2.3 m |
| Length | 4.4 m |
| Width | 1.9 m |
| Height | 2.3 m |
| Ride height | 0.38 m |
| Curb weight | 2400 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 84 L |
| Volvo C304 | |
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| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Also called | Tgb 13 Volvo C03 6x6-1-V |
| Production | 1974 - 84 |
| Engine | Volvo B30 |
| Wheelbase | 2.3 + 1.0 m |
| Length | 5.4 m |
| Width | 1.9 m |
| Height | 2.3 m |
| Ride height | 0.38 m |
| Curb weight | 2900 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 84 L |
| Volvo C306 | |
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| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Also called | Tgb 20 Volvo C03 6x6-5-V |
| Production | 1974 - 84 |
| Predecessor | Volvo L2204 |
| Engine | Volvo B30 |
| Wheelbase | 2.7 + 1.0 m |
| Length | 6.1 m |
| Width | 2.15 m |
| Height | 2.8 m |
| Ride height | 0.38 m |
| Curb weight | 3390 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 84 L |
Volvo Cross Country C303 is the base model of a range of military vehicles produced by Volvo.
The car was developed in the late 60s based on the successful L-3314 series and went into production in 1974. This version was produced both as a 4x4 and a 6x6. An 8x8 was planned but dropped. Engines were the B30 (B20 in the prototypes) from Volvo's civilian cars. The C3 series feature portal axles with locking differentials resulting in very high ground-clearance (similar to the Unimog) and outstanding performance offroad. The cars are narrow to make it possible to navigate between trees and on narrow forest roads.
They were also sold to civilian customers for rescue services, electricity companies etc. and private use. In the Swedish army the vehicles are designated "Terrängbil xx" (or "Tgb" for short) where "xx" is a number defining the type of vehicle. See table below.
In the 1983 Paris-Dakar rally a Volvo C303 won the class for trucks under 10 tonnes.
Approximately 8000 vehicles of the C3 series were made. Roughly 75% of these went into military service, with the remaining sold to civilian contracts.
[edit] Variants
- 4x4 versions (C303)
- Tgb 11, basic hardtop model
- Tgb 1111, soft-top model, fitted with the Pvpj 1110 9cm recoil-less antitank rifle.
- Tgb 1112, hardtop model equipped with an array of radio and telephone equipment
- 6x6 versions (C304)
- Tgb 13, basic hardtop model
- Tgb 1313, hardtop model equipped with an array of radio and telephone equipment, much larger than the Tgb 1112
- Tgb 1314, hardtop model designed as an ambulance
- Tgb 1321, hardtop model equipped with radios, usually used to coreograph artillery batterys
- 6x6 versions (C306)
- Tgb 20, troop carrier, with room for up to 19 soldiers
[edit] Data
- Top velocity: ca. 100 km/h
- Engine: Volvo B30A petrol
- Power: 125 hp (92 kW) at 4200 rpm
- Torque: 224 N·m (162 lb-ft) at 2500 rpm
- Weight:
- Tgb 11: 2400 kg, total 3300 kg
- Tgb 13: 2820 kg, total 4400 kg
- Tgb 20: 3390 kg, total 5700 kg
- Dimensions:
- Volume 2,982 litres
- Leaf springs rear and front
- Brakes: Drums on all wheels
- dual, semi-redundant system, dual vacuum servo assist
- Tyres: 8.90"×16" or 9.00"×16"
- Fuel tank: 85 litres
