CMP FAT

CMP FAT

Infobox Weapon
name=CMP "Quad"


caption=
origin=CAN
type=Artillery tractor
is_vehicle=yes
is_UK=
length=14 feet 1 inch
width=7 feet 6 inches
height=8 feet
weight=10,88 pounds (empty) 13,200 pounds (gross)
suspension=Wheel, 4 x 4
speed=
vehicle_range=
payload_capacity=
armour=none
engine=Chevrolet, 6-cyl 216 cubic inch petrol
engine_power=85 bhp (52 kW)
crew=1 + 5 passengers

The CMP FAT (Field Artillery Tractor), officially the Chevrolet 8440/CGT Tractor, 4x4, Field Artillery, was an artillery tractor of the British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. CMP stood for Canadian Military Pattern and was applied to a number of trucks, artillery tractors and utility vehicles built in Canada that combined British design requirements with North American automotive engineering. [Bart Vanderveen (1989) 'Historic Military Vehicles Directory'. P. 40]

As with other FATs, the CMP was usually used to tow either the 25 pounder gun-howitzer or the 17 pounder anti-tank gun. A power winch was located above the rear axle for manouvring the gun or unbogging the vehicle.

History

The first models were produced in 1940/41 and the body went through a number of design changes throughout the war. Post-war examples were supplied to Denmark who provided their own bodywork. [Bart Vanderveen (1989) 'Historic Military Vehicles Directory'. P. 52]

References

External links

* [http://www.armyvehicles.dk/chevy8440.htm CMP FAT at armyvehicles.dk]


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