transmission: 5m (1st is a crawler), part-time 4WD
tyres: 6.50x16, fuel-tank: 85L
- 4wd.sofcom.com/VW/VW.html
The VW Iltis has been in service
with the Canadian army at least since the early 1980's. They are
still in heavy use. I have sat in one before, they have a plastic
footwell, possibly the whole body. The armed forces personnel
explained that unloaded they can float. They are fitted with large
brush guards and long antennas.
- Ken Macfarlane [12/1998]
Right: Allan Anderson's
Volkswagen Iltis, bought in 1997 from a collector/ restorer.
He purchased some jeeps from the Canadian Army when
they came up for disposal. The major differences between the VW Iltis
and the Bombardier Iltis is the front bush guard and the antenna mount at
the back all else is basically VW. I have painted mine for "urban
warfare" as well as replacing the SMP tires with street legal light
truck tires. I still use the SMP tires for fun off-roading. With the
jeep being so light and the first gear being so low range you can go
anywhere (rated at a 60 degree incline climb). I have never had mine
stuck.
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