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Land Rover Series 2/2A "Gun-Buggy" with 106mm Recoilless Rifle
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Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Australia |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1960-1996 |
| Manufactured by: | Chassis: Land Rover; Weapon Conversion: R.A.E.M.E of the Australian Army |
| Crew: | 4 |
| Armament: | (1) M40A1 106mm Recoilless Rifle and (1) .50 cal spotting gun mounted on top of recoilless rifle |
| Engine: | (4) Cylinder |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The vehicle was based on the proven Land Rover Series 2 and 2A short wheel base (88 inch) chassis; although most were produced on the 2A. This vehicle was the primary medium-range anti-armour weapon of Royal Australian Regiment until retirement. Although, difficult and dangerous to crew, it was highly respected by its crew due to its exceptional effectiveness, even into the 1990's. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Land Rover Series 2A SWB "Gun Buggy" with Recoilless Rifle Photos | Ley Reynolds - Australia |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| "Land Rover in Australian Service- Part 1" by Paul Handel | Anzac Steel Website |
| "Land Rover in Australian Service- Part 3" by Paul Handel | Anzac Steel Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| "Gunbuggy" (August 2013 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Michael Cecil |
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