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The Terrapin "4-ton amphibian" was a British-manufactured, amphibious armoured transport vehicle of the Second World War. It was first used, to great effect, in 1944 at Antwerp during the Battle of the Scheldt. The Terrapin served with the Royal Engineer assault teams of the 79th Armoured Division and were used to carry infantry units (Canadian and British) over rivers.

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rdfs:label
  • Terrapin (amphibious vehicle)
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  • The Terrapin "4-ton amphibian" was a British-manufactured, amphibious armoured transport vehicle of the Second World War. It was first used, to great effect, in 1944 at Antwerp during the Battle of the Scheldt. The Terrapin served with the Royal Engineer assault teams of the 79th Armoured Division and were used to carry infantry units (Canadian and British) over rivers.
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dbkwik:military/pr...iPageUsesTemplate
Number
  • 200(xsd:integer)
vehicle range
  • 240.0
Origin
  • United Kingdom
steering
  • wheel braking
Speed
  • 24.0
  • in water
Secondary Armament
  • none
Name
  • Terrapin
Type
Caption
  • A Terrapin Mark 1 under test
primary armament
  • none
pw ratio
  • hp/tonne
Manufacturer
is UK
  • yes
Engine
  • 2(xsd:integer)
production date
  • 1943(xsd:integer)
engine power
  • in total
Suspension
  • none
is vehicle
  • yes
Crew
  • 2(xsd:integer)
Designer
  • Thornycroft
abstract
  • The Terrapin "4-ton amphibian" was a British-manufactured, amphibious armoured transport vehicle of the Second World War. It was first used, to great effect, in 1944 at Antwerp during the Battle of the Scheldt. The Terrapin served with the Royal Engineer assault teams of the 79th Armoured Division and were used to carry infantry units (Canadian and British) over rivers.
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