The Registry Of Ex-Military Land-Rovers Au, NZ, etc

Armed Land Rovers - Army Museum Bandiana

This page contains photos of the following vehicles:
113-253 - Series 2A Gunbuggy
172-091 - Series 2A GS (Fited with wire cutter and MG mount), This configuration was for Convoy Escort work in Vietnam
172-436 - Series 2A Long Range Patrol Vehicle
Perentie 110 6x6 V8 LRPV LHD Prototype

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This General Service Series 2A has some unusual accessories for convoy protection duty in Vietnam. A machine gun mount in the tub, and a wire cutter to protect the gunner from wires strung across the road.
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A view of the rear of teh Convoy Escort.
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A (fuzzy) detail shot of the wire cutters brace on the firewall.
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And bolted to the Bush Bar.
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A side on profile of this vehicle taken in 2009.
Copyright: Richard Green
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This Series 2A Long Range Patrol Vehicle is the only original LRPV on the east coast. The remainder of the survivors are in South Australia, or West Australia.
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A rear view showing the Roll Over Protection Stsrem (ROPS) and custom tailgate.
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A view of the front suspension showing the helper springs.
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A underneath view looking at the rear axle.
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The extra fittings on the LRPV's Dashboard.
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This is one of the Specially converted "Gunbuggies". Officially designated as a Carrier, 106mm RCL.
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The data plate on the vehicles 106 mm Recoilless Rifle. This vehicle was used in the Anti Tank role.
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The prototype Perentie 110 LRPV. This vehicle was never sold to the australian army, but retained by Land Rover Australia. For a period of time it was on display at the British Motor Industry Heritage Museum in the UK.
Copyright: Richard Green
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Things to notice about this vehicle is that it is LHD and a V6, not Isuzu Diesel
Copyright: Richard Green
 

 

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