Jordanian army 1958

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sultanbev

22 June 2025, 07:05:48 PM Last Edit: 22 June 2025, 07:15:24 PM by sultanbev
Was looking for pictures of Jordanian Churchill tanks, and found this:
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/118251/



Does anyone have any info on this vehicle? It appears to have a 17pdr ATG.

The video confirms M47, Centurion 20pdr, Saracens, Jeep+RCL all in service by 1958

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22 June 2025, 08:07:05 PM #1
Quote from: sultanbev on 22 June 2025, 07:05:48 PMThe video confirms M47, Centurion 20pdr, Saracens, Jeep+RCL all in service by 1958

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sultanbev

22 June 2025, 09:17:27 PM #2
I found a reference to it my old vehicle notes from pre-internet days (!), it is a Ford Canada 3 ton 4x4 lorry, converted in 1954, with light armour plating round the gun. My notes say 1 made, which is clearly incorrect, there's at least 4 in the video.

Raider4

23 June 2025, 07:58:05 AM #3

QuoteThe video confirms M47, Centurion 20pdr, Saracens, Jeep+RCL all in service by 1958
RCL?

Lord Kermit of Birkenhead

23 June 2025, 09:29:58 AM #4
Recioless Rifle - ie US 106, Bat, Mobat, Wombat...
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Raider4

23 June 2025, 10:03:26 AM #5
Ta.

Big Insect

23 June 2025, 02:39:28 PM #6
I also came across a half-track version of a Landrover the other day.
I think it was aimed at the African export market - I dont think many were produced and that Ghana was the only potential buyer, but it looked like a great 'what if' model  :D
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Raider4

23 June 2025, 03:56:21 PM #7

QuoteI also came across a half-track version of a Landrover the other day.
Laird Centaur.

Big Insect

23 June 2025, 08:31:22 PM #8
Quote from: Raider4 on 23 June 2025, 03:56:21 PMLaird Centaur.


Indeed - fabulous idea - shame it never made it into full production.
NB: I'd post a photo for others but my technical skill fail me.
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sultanbev

23 June 2025, 09:35:25 PM #9
Tank Encyclopedia has a comprehensive article on it:
https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/laird-centaur/

Big Insect

24 June 2025, 06:26:58 AM #10
Most interesting - especially the wider Middle East buyers.
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24 June 2025, 07:11:19 AM #11
Quote from: Raider4 on 23 June 2025, 03:56:21 PMLaird Centaur.

The first *ahem* Gentleman's Periodical I bought was, I believe, in 1977. It was a copy of Men Only and had a very interesting article about the "Land Rover Centaur".
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25 June 2025, 10:33:39 AM #12
I always thought that Gentleman's Relish was a euphemism for, ummm, something. But it turns out to be a real thing.

Your comment above just reminded me of that for some reason. 

Sorry for the thread hijack. 

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25 June 2025, 12:54:14 PM #13
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25 June 2025, 03:13:48 PM #14
Quote from: Raider4 on 25 June 2025, 10:33:39 AMI always thought that Gentleman's Relish was a euphemism for, ummm, something. But it turns out to be a real thing.

Your comment above just reminded me of that for some reason.

Sorry for the thread hijack.

I'd already highjacked the thread, so no apologies necessary  :D
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