Bobcat Armoured Personnel Carrier (Prototype)

The Bobcat APC was a design initiated by the Canadian Army in conjunction with Canadian Car and Foundry Company, and on January 2, 1957, a contract was awarded for the development of several mild steel prototypes. The Bobcat was a fully tracked vehicle with a watertight hull which gave it amphibious capabilities for inland waterways. When operating in the water, it was propelled and steered by it's tracks. It weighed 17,000lbs and 20,000lbs when combat loaded. The Bobcat had a maximum speed of 35 mph on land and 3 knots in the water, with a cruising range of approximately 210 miles. The crew consisted of a commander and driver, in addition to an infantry section. The Bobcat never progressed beyond mild steel prototypes as the Canadian Army eventually adopted the M113 series of APCs. An example of the Bobcat is on display at Worthington Park, Canadian Forces Base Borden.

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¾ Front View of Bobcat APC

 

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¾ Rear View of Bobcat APC

 

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