Scania SBA 111
Overview
SBAT 111S
Swedish army SBAT 111S tactical truck towing a FH-77 howitzer.
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Tgb 40 / Terrängbil 40 (SBAT 6x6 in Swedish service)
Tgb 45 / Terrängbil 45 (improved SBAT 6x6 in Swedish service)
Description
Introduction
The Scania SBA 111 is a series of Cold War era medium trucks of Swedish origin. They were developed in the late 1960's for a Swedish army requirement. The name SBA stands for "Special Bulldog Allwheeldrive". The 6x6 SBAT model adds Tandem to the abbreviation. The 111 code stands for "Generation 1, 11-liter engine".
Design
The Scania SBA is a conventional military truck with a distinctive square forward control cab. The 4x4 and 6x6 models have a 90% parts commonality. This feature is a achieved by using the same diesel engine, albeit a turbocharged one on the 6x6 model. All models are fitted with a 8 t winch.
Cargo capacity
The 4x4 and 6x6 models have a respective cargo capacity of 4.5 t and 6 t. Both models are available in flatbed cargo model. Unlike most other Western and Soviet trucks they are not fitted with tarpaulin covers. There are special models with a crew cab and reduced cargo area for towing guns, their crew and some ammunition. In Swedish service it is used to tow the FH-77 howitzer and KARIN coastal artillery cannon. Specialist vehicles with Giraffe radar, snow blower and airport firefighting equipment have been produced.
Mobility
The SBA series is powered by an 11 liter diesel engine. This provides the 4x4 model with 202 hp and the 6x6 model with 296 hp. The engine is connected to a 6 speed gear box with ranges for road and off road use. The all wheel drive and large wheels allow for good off road mobility. On roads the maximum speed is 85 km/h.
Users
The main user of the SBA series is Sweden, which ordered over 2.700 vehicles. Some 660 vehicles were sold to India when they ordered the FH-77 howitzer. Furthermore various small batches of vehicles were sold to Finland, the Middle East and Asia. Nowadays the SBA series remains in service, but are starting to grow old.
Variants
SBA 111
The SBA 111 is the 4x4 model of the Scania SBA series. It is easily identified by its square cab and 4x4 configuration.
Variants based on 4x4 model:
- Flatbed cargo truck.
- Truck with crew cabin, flatbed and small 1.2 t hydraulic crane at rear.
SBAT 111S
The SBAT 111S is the 6x6 model of the Scania SBA series. It is easily identified by its square cab and 6x6 configuration.
Variants based on 6x6 model:
- Flatbed cargo truck.
- Flatbed cargo truck with 5.5 t hydraulic crane behind cab.
- Truck with crew cabin and flatbed.
- Truck with crew cabin and flatbed and small 1.2 t hydraulic crane at rear.
- Improved 8.5t truck with crew cabin and flatbed, developed for Indian use.
- Truck with Giraffe radar system based on improved model.
- Airfield crash tender.
Details
Media
SBA 111
Side view of SBA 111 with crew cabin and flatbed.
Source: Lars Johnson
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SBAT 111S
Forward view of distinctive square cab with large grill.
Source: Alf van Beem
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SBAT 111S
Left side view of SBAT 111S with 5.5 t hydraulic crane behind cab.
Source: www.maskinisten.net
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SBA 111
Right side view of SBA 111 with crew cabin and flatbed in the field.
Source: www.volvo4x4.eu
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SBAT 111S
Rear view of Swedish air force SBAT 111S airfield crash tender.
Source: Janee
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