Loyd Carrier for towing 2pdr Anti-Tank Gun
This model depicts the specially designed Loyd Carrier used for towing the 2pdr Anti-Tank Gun and includes the detatchable blast shields.
This model depicts the specially designed Loyd Carrier used for towing the 2pdr Anti-Tank Gun and includes the detatchable blast shields.
This model depicts the specially designed Loyd Carrier used for towing the 6pdr Anti-Tank Gun (Product Code: UK072). The Loyd was the tow vehicle of choice for this gun but it was not capable of carrying the gun crew, towing the gun and carrying all the additional ammunition. Hence a second Loyd carrying the shells within their special containers and the detachable blast shields would accompany the towing carrier. The Loyd ammunition carrier is available (Product Code: UK175).
These specially modified Loyd Carriers carried Heavy Duty Batteries for starting Tanks and other AFVs.
The forerunner to the Universal Carrier, production began in 1935 with the Mk.I with the emphasis being on producing a suitable all terrain towing vehicle for Field guns. Sixty-eight Mk.IIIs built with forty-eight Mk.Is converted to Mk.III configuration in 1937. A few were supplied to Canada and Australia and one was sent to Egypt. Most Dragons went to France with the BEF mainly as prime movers for the 18/25pdr. Field Gun, with none returning to the UK.
This was another attempt to find a way of circumventing the mine menace. Developed in early 1944 to create a narrow lane through the mine fields, this device consisted of a gutted Universal Carrier containing a tank of nitro-glycerine and a rocket projector connected to a canvas "fire brigade" type hose through which the nitro was pumped after being fired through the mine field and then exploded. Towed by a Churchill AVRE (see BB079 or BB080).
The M5 and M5A1 series were the IHC equivalents of the M3 and M3A1 and differred externally by having flat front fenders and rounded rear edges.,
The M5 and M5A1 series were the IHC equivalents of the M3 and M3A1 and differred externally by having flat front fenders and rounded rear edges.
Based on the IHC M5 chassis, the M14 was the M13 MGMC equivalent fitted with the Maxson M33 mount with two M2 .50cal MG's and supplied under lend-lease to Britain and the Soviet Union. This, the "M14 Modified for Personnel Role ", had the turret etc., removed and was modified to take simplified wooden benches.
Based on the IHC M5 chassis, the M14 was the M13 MGMC equivalent fitted with the Maxson M33 mount with two M2 .50cal MG's and supplied under lend-lease to Britain and the Soviet Union. This, the "Truck 15cwt Half-tracked Command ", had the turret etc., removed and was modified to take two No.19 W/T sets, Map Boards, Tables, etc.,