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Morris Light Reconnaissance Car

Description

The Morris Light Reconnaissance Car was a light armored car, first introduced in 1940. It differed from other armored cars in that its three-man crew sat side by side, resulting in a relatively wide vehicle. The Mark I only had two-by-four drive, which was improved to four-by-four drive with the Mark II, introduced in 1943. A total of about 2200 were built before production ceased in 1944.

The Morris Light Reconnaissance Cars saw action in North Africa and Europe until the end of the war.

Technical Details

Morris Light Reconnaissance Car
Crew
Crew
  • Driver
  • Gunners (2)
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.7 t
Length 4.06 m
Width 2.03 m
Height 1.88 m
Armour
Armour (range) 8-14 mm
Performance
Speed (max) 80 km/h
Armament
Primary weapon Boys Anti-tank Rifle (1)
Secondary weapon 7,5 cm Kw K (1)

Images

Left side view of a Morris Light Reconnaissance Car Mk I.

Further Reading