CMP FAT

Specification was based on the successful British Morris C8 FAT developed before the war, even incorporating right-hand-drive steering. The first models were produced in 1940/41 and the body went through a number of design changes throughout the war. Being based on the British vehicle, CMPs were used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces replacing lost stocks after the Dunkirk evacuation. Post-war examples were supplied to Denmark who provided their own bodywork. ==Variants==

Main vehicles were produced as : • Chevrolet 8440/CGT Tractor, 4x4, Field Artillery • Ford C291Q FGT Tractor, 4x4, Field Artillery These could be fitted with different bodies: • 7A1 beetle-back body with two doors and solid roof • 7A2 beetle back body with two doors and open (canvas covered) centre roof section • 7B1 beetle-back body with four doors and open (canvas covered) centre roof section • 7B2 beetle-back body with four doors and open (canvas covered) centre roof section. Tyre carrier on rear sloped roof. • 7B3 Open body canvas roof with four doors Tyre carrier on rear upper cargo body. FATs made locally in Australia had different bodies. FATs supplied to India were shipped as bare chassis. Bodies were locally made upon delivery. Some vehicles had armoured bodies locally made, while the majority were of wooden construction. == See also ==