| Armadillo | |
|---|---|
 Bedford OYD Armadillo Mk I | |
| Type | Armoured gun truck |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Bedford Vehicles |
| Produced | 1940-1941 |
| No. built | 877 |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | 5 |
| Armour | Wood, gravel and steel plate |
Main armament | Mk III: COW 37 mm gun |
Secondary armament | Lewis Gun |
| Drive | 4x2 wheel |
| Suspension | leaf spring |
The Armadillo was an extemporized improvised armoured fighting vehicle produced in Britain during the invasion crisis of 1940–1941. Based on a number of standard lorry (truck) chassis, it comprised a wooden fighting compartment protected by a layer of gravel and a driver's cab protected by mild steel plates. Armadillos were used by the RAF Regiment to protect aerodromes and by the Home Guard.[1]