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| Thornycroft Antar | |
|---|---|
 Antar Mk2 tractor and DAF trailer with Centurion tank load | |
| Type | Heavy duty tractor |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1951–1984 |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Thornycroft |
| Manufacturer | Thornycroft |
| Produced | 1951-1964 |
| Variants | Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Model C6T. |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 44,220 lb (20,060 kg)[a] |
| Length | 332 in (843 cm) |
| Width | 111 in (282 cm) |
| Height | 123 in (312 cm) |
| Engine | Rover Meteorite Mk 204[b] 1,099 cu in (18.0 L) petrol V8 260 hp (190 kW) |
| Suspension | wheel 6×4 |
| Maximum speed | 28 mph (45 km/h) |
The Mighty Antar was a heavy-duty 6×4 tractor unit built by Thornycroft from the late 1940s onwards. For some decades it was the standard tank transporter of the British Army and was also used by other nations. It was powered by a shortened V8 land version of the V12 Meteor engine, derived from the Merlin and modified to run on diesel, known as the Rolls-Royce Meteorite.
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