tracked cargo carrier
Report a Mistake- Object Number 19780116-004
- Event 1945-1989 Cold War
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Canadair Ltd.
- Date Made 1959/01/
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - Canada
- Category Distribution and transportation artifacts
- Sub-category Land transportation, motorized
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1959/01/01
- Latest 1959/01/31
- Brand Name / Model C1B1 (RAT)
- Inscription ON PLATE BENEATH STEERING WHEEL: CANADAIR LIMITED MONTREAL;DWG. NO.C1 70 2001;ISSUE NO. C8;MODEL CL 70;SERIAL: 133;DATE. AN 1959;INSTRUCTION PLATE ON UPPER DASHBOARD
- Materials Aluminum
- Service Component Canadian Army
- Unit Land Engineering Test EstablishmentBlack Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada
- Measurements Height 125.0 cm, Length 200.0 cm, Width 120.0 cm
- Caption The Rat
- Additional Information Maintaining a military presence in Canada's vast northern territories often requires specialized equipment. The experimental Rat Articulated Light Cargo Carrier, designed by Canadair of Cartierville, Quebec, could be dropped by aircraft, carry 270 kilograms of cargo, and tow infantry sleds through snow, sand, or swamps.