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The Albion CX22S was a heavy artillery tractor used by the British Army during World War II.

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Teh Albion CX22S was a British-designed heavy artillery tractor used by the British Army during World War II. It was developed by Albion Motors in late 1943 to supplement the Scammell Pioneer, which was in high demand and not available in sufficient numbers. The CX22S was based on Albion’s civilian CX23N 10-ton truck chassis, adapted for military use.

Design and Specifications

• Ρόλος: The primary role of the CX22S was to tow heavy artillery pieces, including the British BL 7.2-inch howitzer and the American 155 mm “Long Tom” field gun.
• Μηχανή: It was powered by an Albion EN244 6-cylinder diesel engine, producing 100 bhp (75 kW).
• Σύστημα κίνησης: The truck featured a 6×4 drive configuration, meaning it had six wheels in total with four of them powered. The transmission was a four-speed gearbox with a two-speed auxiliary gearbox.
• Winch: To assist with moving heavy guns and for self-recovery, the vehicle was equipped with an 8-ton Scammell vertical-spindle winch mounted under the rear body.
• Χωρητικότητα: The CX22S could carry a crew of up to six gun crew members in addition to the driver, with benches in the rear body. It also had dedicated stowage for ammunition and equipment.
• Διαστάσεις: It was a large vehicle, with a length of around 25 ft 6 in (7.77 m) and a mass of approximately 10.45 long tons.

Ιστορικό λειτουργίας

• Production: Production began in November 1943, and a total of 532 units were built before the end of the war in June 1945.
• Service: The Albion CX22S saw service with the British Army, particularly in the later stages of the war. Its robust design and towing power made it a reliable alternative to the Scammell Pioneer.
• Post-War: A few of these vehicles have been preserved in museums, a testament to their role in military logistics during the war.