CMP FAT

CMP Quad

Seen at Bridgehead, Bussum (Netherlands)
Type Artillery tractor
Place of origin  Canada
Specifications
Weight 10,880 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 manoeuvring 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]

See also

References

  1. Bart Vanderveen (1989) 'Historic Military Vehicles Directory'. P. 40
  2. Bart Vanderveen (1989) 'Historic Military Vehicles Directory'. P. 52

External links

Media related to Chevrolet CGT Field Artillery Tractor at Wikimedia Commons

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