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Volvo Cross Country C303 (Tgb 11, A.K.A "Terrängbil 11", translated as "Terrain Vehicle 11") is the base model of a range of military vehicles produced by Volvo.
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| Volvo C303 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Also called | Tgb 11 Volvo C03 4x4 |
| Production | 1974–1984 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0L B30 OHV I6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2.3 metres (90.6 in) |
| Length | 4.4 metres (173.2 in) |
| Width | 1.9 metres (74.8 in) |
| Height | 2.3 metres (90.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo L3314 |
| Volvo C304 | |
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 Volvo C304 6x6, rear view | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Also called | Tgb 13 Volvo C03 6x6-1-V |
| Production | 1974–1984 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo B30 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2.3 metres (90.6 in) + 1.0 metre (39.4 in) |
| Length | 5.4 metres (212.6 in) |
| Width | 1.9 metres (74.8 in) |
| Height | 2.3 metres (90.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,900 kg (6,393 lb) |
| Volvo C306 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Also called | Tgb 20 Volvo C03 6x6-5-V |
| Production | 1974–1984 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo B30 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2.7 metres (106.3 in) + 1.0 metre (39.4 in) |
| Length | 6.1 metres (240.2 in) |
| Width | 2.15 metres (84.6 in) |
| Height | 2.8 metres (110.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 3,390 kg (7,474 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo L2204 |
The car was developed in the late 60s based on the successful L3314 series and went into production in 1974. This version was produced both as a 4x4 and a 6x6. An 8x8 was planned but dropped. Engines were the B30 (B20 in the prototypes) from Volvo's civilian cars. The C3 series feature portal axles with locking differentials resulting in very high ground-clearance (similar to the Unimog) and outstanding performance offroad. The cars are narrow to make it possible to navigate between trees and on narrow forest roads.
They were also sold to civilian customers for rescue services, electricity companies etc. and private use. In the Swedish army the vehicles are designated "Terrängbil xx" (or "Tgb" for short) where "xx" is a number defining the type of vehicle. See table below.
In the 1983 Paris-Dakar rally a Volvo C303 won the class for trucks under 10 tonnes.[1]
A total of 8,718 vehicles of the C3 series were made. Roughly 75% of these went into military service, with the remaining sold to civilian contracts. It was used by the Malaysian Army c. 1970–1990, the Royal Malaysian Police, and civilian users like Telekom Malaysia c. 1980s.
Angola: Used by the People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola[2]
Estonia: Used by the Military of Estonia
Latvia: Used by the Latvian Land Forces
Lithuania: Used by the Lithuanian Land Forces
Malaysia: Used by the Malaysian Army (c. 1970–1990), Royal Malaysian Police
Sweden: Used by the Swedish ArmyThe Volvo C303 and C304 could possibly be an inspiration for the Autobello Stambecco, a fictional vehicle in the soft-body physics game BeamNG.drive. The Stambecco is also based on the Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer, of similar design.
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