SAMIL 50

6-ton 4x4 truck
Maximum speed 88 km/h (55 mph)

The SAMIL 50 is a 4x4 6-ton (load) truck.

Description

Dimensions

Data are based on SAMIL 50 cargo version:[4]

  • Length: 7,820 mm (308 in)
  • Width: 2,450 mm (96 in)
  • Height: 3,020 mm (119 in)
  • Wheelbase: 4,900 mm (190 in)
  • Ground Clearance: 355 mm (14.0 in)
  • Track (Front): 1,985 mm (78.1 in)
  • Track (Rear): 2,030 mm (80 in)
  • Angle of approach: 36°
  • Angle of departure: 33°
  • Fuel tank capacity: 2x 200 L (44 imp gal; 53 US gal)

Weights

  • Gross vehicle mass: 12,400 kg (27,300 lb)
  • Front axle rating: 5,500 kg (12,100 lb)
  • Rear axle rating: 9,500 kg (20,900 lb)
  • Payload: 6,000 kg (13,000 lb)

Specifications

  • Drive: 4×4
  • Engine: Mk I: Deutz F6L 413F
    • Configuration: 6 Cylinders V6
    • Engine capacity: 9572 cc
    • Cooling: Air-cooled
    • Power: 141 kW (188 hp) @ 2500 rpm
    • Torque: 632 Nm @ 1600 rpm
  • Engine: Mk II: ADE409
    • Configuration: 6 Cylinders V6
    • Engine capacity:
    • Cooling: Water-cooled
    • Power:
    • Torque:
  • Clutch
    • Type: Single dry plate
    • Size: 350 mm (14 in)
  • Gearbox
    • Make/Model: ZF S6-65
    • Forward gears: 6 Speed Synchromesh
  • Transfer case
    • Make/Model: ZF Z65
    • Type: 2 Speed, Permanent 4×4
    • Differential Lock: Pneumatically operated
  • Axles
    • Front: Banjo housing
    • Differential Lock: Pneumatically operated
    • Rear: Banjo housing
    • Differential Lock: Pneumatically operated
  • Wheels:
    • Single wheel all-round
    • Tyre size: 14.0 x 20” – 12 Ply
  • Steering type: Rhd – Power Assisted
  • Brakes
    • Service Brakes: Dual Circuit – Full air
    • Park Brake: Pneumatically operated spring
  • Suspension
    • Springs: Semi elliptical leaf springs
    • Shock absorbers: Double acting telescopic hydraulic (Ft & Rr)
    • Torsion Bar: Fitted to rear axle
  • Electrical
    • Voltage: 24V
    • Batteries: 2 x 12V 120 A/h
  • Cab
    • Type: Forward Control with Canvas Roof
    • Seating: Driver + 1 Assistant
    • Access to Engine: Cab tilts forward
    • Steering: Left-hand Drive
    • Standard hard cab

Variants

  • Cargo/Personnel Carrier – it has a canvas cover over a steel framework around the cargo area; seats for up to 40 passengers may be installed along the sides or down the center, back to back.
  • Communications vehicle
  • Battery-charging vehicle
  • Bridge transporter
  • Field kitchen vehicle
  • Field office
  • Flatbed container transporter with ISO locks
  • Fuel tanker
  • Mobile shower unit vehicle
  • Mobile welding shop vehicle
  • Radio bin
  • Refrigerator pantry Unit
  • Refuse collection vehicle
  • Technical bin
  • Water tanker
  • Recovery vehicle
  • Kwevoel – Armoured Mine Resistant cargo vehicle
Variants of the SAMIL 50 vehicle
  • A display showing SAMIL 20 towed by SAMIL 50 recovery vehicle
    A display showing SAMIL 20 towed by SAMIL 50 recovery vehicle
  • SAMIL 50 water tanker
    SAMIL 50 water tanker
  • SAMIL 50 with mine protected cab
    SAMIL 50 with mine protected cab
  • Illustration of SAMIL 50 cargo vehicle
    Illustration of SAMIL 50 cargo vehicle
  • Illustration of SAMIL 50 pantry vehicle
    Illustration of SAMIL 50 pantry vehicle

Citations and References

Citations

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Jane's (1985), p. 420.
  2. ^ a b Jane's (1985), p. 421.
  3. ^ "SAMIL 50 General Utility Truck". Military-Today.com. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
  4. ^ "SAMIL 50 4x4". SAMIL All wheel drive trucks.

Bibliography

Jane's (1985). Jane's Military Vehicles and Ground Support Equipment. London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7106-0811-X.

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