SAMIL 100

     Notes: This is the one of the standard heavy trucks of South Africa.  It is a large truck made of pressed steel with drop sides and tailgate for the cargo area; the sides and tailgate are also removable for the transport of outsized cargoes.  The cab windows and members can likewise be folded down. The cargo area is large, with a 7-meter cargo bed. The cargo bed and cab are on spring-loaded mountings to reduce crew fatigue, cargo damage, and enhance vehicle flexibility on rough terrain. The fuel capacity is split between two 200-liter tanks. The cargo carriers have a crane with a 1.2-ton capacity at five meters. Towing capacity is 10 tons.

     The Kwevoel is a version with an armored cab, a V-hull, and belly armor running down its entire length. The SAMIL 100 is powered by a Deutz Magirus V10 with an output of 268 horsepower.

     There is a water tanker version (very important in South Africa’s hot weather) which has five taps on each side at the bottom of the tanker body from which water may be drawn. At the rear of the tank is a drawing pipe from which is suspended a shower sprinkler which is large enough for two soldiers to shower. There is also a water pump from which water may be drawn at a rate of 500 liters per minute for filling smaller water tanks or trailers, water bags, etc.

     There is a fuel tanker version which is equipped with a single hose, reel, and fuel valve per section to fill other vehicles or containers, at a rate of 500 liters per minute. The tank is divided into four sealed sections.

     An Artillery tractor variant is made, used to tow the G5 howitzer and provide initial ammunition.  This has an enlarged cab for the driver and part of the howitzer crew, a 10-ton winch in the rear which may be led out the front or rear, and a crane which can lift 800 kilograms at a range of 3.5 meters. The artillery tractor has an oil tank in its bed with a capacity of 150 liters and a water tank with a capacity of 200 liters. On top of these tanks are forward-facing seats for another part of the gun crew. The cab of the artillery tractor has a hatch with a weapon mount. There is space for artillery projectile pallets (15x189-kilogram pallets).

     The Mark 2 version features a more powerful Deutz F10L 413F diesel developing 315 horsepower, and may be coupled with an automatic or manual transmission. The load carrying capability has also been increased, and the chassis has been lightened.

     Other variants include a dump truck, a tanker, an artillery tractor, a field kitchen, a refrigerator truck, a beer canteen (!), a mobile canteen, an ambulance, a recovery vehicle, a carrier for a multiple rocket launcher, and a carrier for a 23mm antiaircraft gun. 

*The AV shown applies only to the cab; the rest of the Kwevoel is AV1, except for the entire belly, which is AV4Sp.