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Morris C8 FAT
Photo: Bainbridge (Lt), War Office official photographer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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MorrisC8FAT

Special Purpose Vehicles · United Kingdom · 1939
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MorrisC8FAT

Morris C8 FAT
Morris C8 FAT Photo: Bainbridge (Lt), War Office official photographer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mission Effectiveness
60
Mobility
55
Specialisation
85
Protection
40
Reliability
70
Versatility
50
Crew Capacity
65
Technology
30
Adaptability
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerBritish Motor Corporation
CategorySpecial Purpose Vehicles
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1945
Operators5 countries
Quantity10,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Special Purpose Vehicles MASS Rating
3/10
World War II
15/51
All-Time
Special Purpose Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Mission Effectiveness
60
Mobility
55
Specialisation
85
Protection
40
Reliability
70
Versatility
50
Crew Capacity
65
Technology
30
Adaptability
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the special purpose vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Morris C8 FAT
Production
1939–1945
Quantity
10,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES · WORLD WAR II
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
special purpose vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the special purpose vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Vehicle Typeartillery tractor
  • Service Entry Year1939
  • Crew2
  • Seating Capacity5
  • Drive Configuration4×4
  • In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load1MOD.1
  • Curb Weight3,353 kg
▣Powertrain6MOD.6
  • Engine TypeMorris EH, 4-cylinder 3.5 litre (214ci) petrol engine
  • Engine Power70 hp
  • Fuel Typepetrol
  • Top Speed80.46 km/h
  • Range257.44 km
  • AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length4.49 m
  • Width2.21 m
  • Height2.26 m
▤Protection2MOD.2
⬢Special Function3MOD.3
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Total Production10,000
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1940Entered service
  3. 1945Production ended
87
years in service
6
years in production
10,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device used to pull or lift heavy loads via a cable or rope, commonly integrated into light tactical vehicles for recovery or cargo operations.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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