robin craig Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 From what I have seen there were two different builds, a 2.5 na 90 and then a Wolf or TUL version. While I understand the concept of dropping two vehicles into a drop zone on an airdrop pallet how were they meant to be un-stowed once on the ground. Surely a drop zone for the airborne troops would not have cranes to lift it off. What was the plan there? Just curious as I have not seen anything mentioned about that crucial step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchlesswdg3 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) The piggyback modified vehicles have cutaway rear body sections so that ramps can be fitted and the mating ritual involves one Landie being driven on top of the lower one on the pallet. On the ground, the upper vehicle is then just driven off the lower. There is an article on this, with photos, in 'Land Rover Military Portfolio' by none other than Bob Morrisoon. Found a photo that shows the arrangement....... Edited January 29, 2017 by matchlesswdg3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I don't think there was a Wolf Piggyback (stackable) Uninitiated / forgetful on LR's that I have little interest ,, ISTR that they were few in number , Solihull + others (Ricardo ? ) involved in design(s) that evolved , effectively progressive , so more or less Mk.1 . 2 + 3 Piggyback , Fastball 90 , some final conversion to Para. 'recce' Pathfinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I'm sure they have done a wolf TUL piggy back saw one at withams awhile back someone will have a picture i'm sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I'm sure they have done a wolf TUL piggy back saw one at withams awhile back someone will have a picture i'm sure!! Had a search around - it seems the last few were in fact based on Wolf 90 http://www.dunsfoldcollection.co.uk/collection/military/1998-land-rover-wolf-90-piggyback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 From what I have seen there were two different builds, a 2.5 na 90 and then a Wolf or TUL version. While I understand the concept of dropping two vehicles into a drop zone on an airdrop pallet how were they meant to be un-stowed once on the ground. Surely a drop zone for the airborne troops would not have cranes to lift it off. What was the plan there? Just curious as I have not seen anything mentioned about that crucial step MSP's would only be used as a last resort , out of helicopter range or not even a landing field of foreign ELG status sufficiently near to intended target First crucial step was to get them off the tailgate , + discharge a few extra to account for anticipated losses Situation 10 years ago :- http://www.pprune.org/archive/index.php/t-289906.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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