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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.<ref>Bart Vanderveen (1989) 'Historic Military Vehicles Directory'. P. 40</ref> |
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 truck|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.<ref>Bart Vanderveen (1989) 'Historic Military Vehicles Directory'. P. 40</ref> |
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As with other FATs, the CMP was usually used to tow either the [[QF 25 pounder|25 pounder]] gun-howitzer or the [[QF 17 pdr|17 pounder]] [[anti-tank]] gun. A power winch was located above the rear axle for manouvring the gun or unbogging the vehicle. |
As with other FATs, the CMP was usually used to tow either the [[QF 25 pounder|25 pounder]] gun-howitzer or the [[QF 17 pdr|17 pounder]] [[anti-tank]] gun. A power winch was located above the rear axle for manouvring the gun or unbogging the vehicle. |
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Revision as of 01:37, 8 September 2008
| CMP Quad | |
|---|---|
| Type | Artillery tractor |
| Place of origin |  Canada |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 10,88 pounds (empty) 13,200 pounds (gross) |
| Length | 14 feet 1 inch |
| Width | 7 feet 6 inches |
| Height | 8 feet |
| Crew | 1 + 5 passengers |
| Armor | none |
| Engine | Chevrolet, 6-cyl 216 cubic inch petrol 85 bhp (52 kW) |
| Suspension | Wheel, 4 x 4 |
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.[1]
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.[2]
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