Ram Kangaroo

Description

Kangaroo was a joint description used for Canadian and later British armoured fighting vehicles, which were converted into armoured personnel carriers by removing the main armament.

The Ram Kangaroo was based on the Cruiser Tank Ram, which had its turret removed. Another version was the Priest Kangaroo, based on the 105 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage, M7.

Technical Details

Ram Kangaroo
Crew
Crew
  • Driver
  • Radio operator
  • Passengers (11)
Physical characteristics
Length 5.79 m
Width 2.76 m
Height 2.67 m
Armour
Armour (max) 11 mm
Performance
Speed (max) 40 km/h
Armament
Main weapon .50 cal. Browning Machine Gun (1)

Images

Ram Kangaroo driving through a village
Ram Kangaroo driving through a village
Ram Kangaroo loaded with Canadian infantry
Ram Kangaroo loaded with Canadian infantry

Further Reading

Forum discussion of the Ram Kangaroo
Forum discussion at the Tanks in World War 2 Forum, about the Ram Kangaroo.
List of preserved Ram Kangaroo
List of entries at the Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project on the Ram Kangaroo.

Sources

  1. WINCHESTER, Jim. Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles of WWII : The World's Greatest Military Vehicles 1939-1945. Enderby : Silverdale Books, 2003. 320 p. ISBN 1 85605-753-4.

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