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SAMIL 100

The SAMIL 100 is an upgraded Magirus Deutz 320D22AL 6x6 10-ton (load) truck. Classified as a heavy truck, it is made of pressed steel with the cargo area having drop sides and a tailgate.

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SAMIL 100 10-ton 6x6 Truck
SAMIL 100 cargo
Type10-ton 6x6 truck
Place of originSouth Africa
Production history
Designer Armscor
ManufacturerTruckmakers 1
ProducedIn production up to 1998
VariantsCargo2
Cargo with mine protected cab2
Tipper2
Water Tanker2
Fuel tanker2
Recovery vehicle2
Artillery tractor2
127mm Valkiri (Mk II) MultipleRocket Launcher
Specifications (SAMIL 100 Cargo 2)
Mass9,135 kg (20,139 lb) (empty)
Length10.27 m (33.7 ft)
Width2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Height3.35 m (11.0 ft)
Crew2
Passengers50

EngineDeutz Diesel Engines V10 cylinder air cooled diesel or ADE 352 T3
268 hp (200 kW)
Transmission6 speed x 2 range
SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic shock absorbers on leaf springs
Operational
range
800 km (500 mi)

The SAMIL 100 is an upgraded Magirus Deutz 320D22AL 6x6 10-ton (load) truck. Classified as a heavy truck, it is made of pressed steel with the cargo area (capable of carrying up to 50 passengers) having drop sides and a tailgate.

Variants

  • 10-ton cargo vehicle with 1.2-ton capacity crane mounted behind cab.
  • Mine resistant cab based cargo vehicle
  • Dump truck
  • Fuel tanker
  • Gun tractor
  • Field kitchen
  • Refrigerator truck
  • Ambulance
  • Recovery vehicle
  • Carrier for 127mm multiple rocket launcher
  • Carrier for a twin 23 mm anti-aircraft cannon

Citations and references

Citations

  1. "SAMIL work adds to R1bn since 2007".
  2. Jane's (1985), p. 422.
  3. "SAMIL 100 - Heavy utility truck". Archived from the original on July 18, 2007. Retrieved 2022-08-20.

Bibliography

Jane's (1985). Jane's Military Vehicles and Ground Support Equipment. London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7106-0811-X.