Scammell Commander
The Scammell Commander was a heavy equipment transporter maunfactured by Scammell for the Royal Logistic Corps.
| Scammell Commander | |
|---|---|
 Scammell Commander at King Abdulaziz Naval Base in October 1990 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Scammell |
| Production | 1983 - 1985 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Tractor unit |
| Layout | 6×4 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Perkins CV12 |
Between 1983 and 1985, 125 were built with the Royal Logistic Corps the sole customer. Most were based in Belgium and West Germany, with only a few in the United Kingdom. They were extensively used in the Gulf War in the early 1990s.[1] All were replaced by Oshkosh M1070s in the 2000s.[2][3]
References
- Heavy Metal Commercial Motor 17 December 1992 page 44
- Strategic defence review Commercial Motor 19 July 2012 page 45
- Scammell Commander Military Today
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