Vehicle Park

This page depicts and describes the military vehicles on display in front of the Moose Jaw Armoury.

Suggestions for corrections and additional details about these vehicle are welcome. Click on the image to get a larger image.


74 Pattern Jeep. 1974. Independent suspension made the vehicle easy to roll. The Saskatchewan Dragoons had one. It became the Commanding Officer's vehicle.


25 Pounder/Howitzer. 1940-1962. Crew: 6. Range: 12,500 to 13,400 yds. 7.1 to 7.5 miles. Manufactured in Canada by Sorel Ind.


C.M.P. F15A. Truck. General service. 15 CWT 4x4 CAB 13. Canadian military pattern. Ford of Canada. 1942-1960. Bridge class: 4 ton. Speed: 50 mph. Engine: 95 H.P. flathead 8. Electrical system: 6 V POS ground. Produced by Ford and Chevrolet based on British guidelines and specifications.


2.5 ton. Truck cargo G.M.C. 2.5 ton 6x6 M135. 1951-1983. Bridge class: 11 ton. Speed: 58 mph. Eng: GMC 302. Trans: GMC hydramatic. High/low range: 8 fwd 2 rev.


Ferret scout car with smoke grenade dischargers on front fenders, spare tire mounted on the side, large front headlights. Just 124 Ferrets were owned by Canada according to Wikipedia.


Cougar.Relatives include the Grizzly and the Husky. According to Wikipedia, 195 Cougars were manufactured in Canada. In service 1976 to present. The Saskatchewan Dragoons had four Cougars in the 1980's.


Lynx. Carrier command and reconnaissance full tracked armoured carrier. 1967-1993. Crew: 3. Bridge class: 11 ton. Speed: 42.5 mph land/water 3.5 mph. Armament commander: .50 cal H.M.G. Observer: 7.62 mm H.M.G.


Universal/Bren Gun Carrier. Mark 1. 1940-1964. Crew: 3. Bridge class: 4 ton. Speed: 33 mph. Armament: Boys anti tank rifle .55


Sherman. Main battle tank. Sherman M4A3E8. 1941-1966. Crew: 5. Bridge class: 33 ton. Speed: 25 mph. Armament main: 76 mm cannon. Co-axial: .30 cal M.G. Bow: 30 cal M.G. Anti-aircraft: .50 cal H.M.G.


Lynx. Carrier command and reconnaissance full tracked armoured carrier. 1967-1993. Crew: 3. Bridge class: 11 ton. Speed: 42.5 mph land/water 3.5 mph. Armament commander: .50 cal H.M.G. Observer: 7.62 mm H.M.G. Served on UN peacekeeping missions in Egypt and Cyprus. The Saskatchewan Dragoons had one.


M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier(APC).


Iltis with wire cutter mounted on front grill.


3/4 ton cargo truck.


3/4 ton maintenance vehicle.


Truck, wrecker. 5 ton. M-62. 1952-1993. MFGR by I.H.C. Bridge class: 17 ton. Speed: 56 mph. Engine: Continental model R-6602. 6 cyl. 602 cu. in. Trans: 5 fwd 1 rev. 2 speed transfer case. Winch capacity: front 20,000 lbs. Rear 45,000 lbs. Max. towed load: 30,000 lbs.

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