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Loyd Carrier
Photo: Carpenter (Sgt), No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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LoydCarrier

Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · United Kingdom · 1939
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LoydCarrier

Loyd Carrier
Loyd Carrier Photo: Carpenter (Sgt), No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
20
Troop Capacity
60
Mobility
50
Self-Defence Firepower
0
Survivability
30
Amphibious Capability
80
Versatility
40
Reliability
60
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1944
Operators8 countries
Quantity26,000
Data Quality88%
41
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
5/15
World War II
178/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
20
Troop Capacity
60
Mobility
50
Self-Defence Firepower
0
Survivability
30
Amphibious Capability
80
Versatility
40
Reliability
60
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
Loyd Carrier
Production
1939–1944
Quantity
26,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · WORLD WAR II
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1939
  • Combat Weight4.5 t
  • Crew1
  • Passengers / Dismounts7
  • Vehicle ClassArmoured personnel carrier
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament4MOD.4
◇Mobility9MOD.9
  • Engine TypeFord V8 Side-valve petrol
  • Engine Power85 hp
  • Power-to-Weight18.9 hp
  • TransmissionFord 4 forward, 1 reverse gearbox
  • SuspensionHorstmann twin wheel bogies
  • Max Road Speed30 km/h
  • Operational Range225.26 km
  • Fuel Capacity22 L
  • AmphibiousNo
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length4.24 m
  • Width2.07 m
  • Height1.42 m
  • Ground Clearance0.203 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production26,000
  • Production Start1,939 year
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1944Production ended
87
years in service
5
years in production
26,000
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Loyd CarrierSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Belgium———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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