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Land Rover Series II/IIA
Utility Vehicle
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Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | United Kingdon (and many others) |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | Series 2 = 1958 -1961 Series 2A = 1961 - 1971 Series 2A "Lightweight" = 1967-1971 |
| Manufactured by: | Land Rover |
| Crew: | Lightweight = 2+2? SWB= 2+4? LWB = 2+6? |
| Armament: | None. However, some of the "specialist" vehicles are armed. |
| Engine: | Multiple Engine Options including (4) Cylinder Diesel and Petrol and (6) Cylinder Petrol (LWB - Only From 1967) |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The main difference between
Series 2 and Series 2A vehicles was the upgraded (4) Cylinder Petrol
Engine. Externally, they are almost indistinguishable, besides the
fact that some of the later Series 2A vehicles had their lights moved
further outward into the fender "wings" (rather than in the radiator
grill) in approximately 1968. The Series 2/2A was offered in three main variants, the 88 inch "Short" wheelbase vehicle (SWB), 88 inch wheelbase "Lightweight" (Air Portable) vehicle and the 109 inch "Long" wheelbase (LWB) vehicle. Soft and hard topped versions were also offered as well. Generally, many of the Series 2/2A vehicles would have been considered General Service Vehicles (GS) as they were not Fitted for Radio (FFR). However, later Series 2A vehicles were the first Land Rovers equipped with FFR equipment. Many Series II/IIA Land Rovers have been modified for combat duties and are armed and/or armored. Some examples are the SAS "Pink Panther" Patrol Vehicle and the Australian "Gun Buggy". |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
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(and Photo Above) Land Rover Series IIA SWB Soft
Top (Cyclops Squadron 2 Royal Tank Regt.) |
Clive Elliott - Salisbury, UK |
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.jpg) Land Rover
Series II SWB Soft
Top (Early Production) |
Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
 Land Rover
Series II (FFR) SWB |
Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
 Land Rover
Series II LWB Soft
Top (Early Production) |
Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
 Land Rover
Series IIA LWB with 120mm WOMBAT Recoilless Rifle (Yemen) |
Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
 Land Rover
Series II/IIA LWB with Vigilant ATGM |
Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Land Rover Series II/IIA Information and Photos | Ex-Military Land Rover Association |
| Land Rover Series II/IIA Information and Photos | Land Rover Series 2 Club Website |
| "Land Rovers That Fire Missiles" by Clive Elliott | The Shorland Site |
| Lightweight Land Rover Information and Photos | Phil's Land Rover Lightweight Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
|
"Birthday Boy (Series IIA Lightweight)" (December 2008 Issue of
Military Machines International Magazine) |
Ian Young |
|
Combat
Land Rovers: Land Rover Monthly Portfolio No. 1
(Brooklands Books) |
Bob Morrison |
| "Into the Archives: Land Rover In Military Service" (December 2009 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Les Freathy |
| Land Rover Defender: The World's Most Versatile Military Off-Road Vehicle (Tankograd Publishing) | Carl Schulze |
| Land Rover 1948-1984, The: A Collector's Guide (Motor Racing Publications) | James Taylor |
| "Lightweight Land Rover" (December 2009 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Geoff Fletcher |
| Military Land Rover: Development and In Service (Ian Allen Publishing) | Pat Ware |
|
"Military Roverphile (Early Series IIA Land Roves used in the Australian
Defence Force)" (March 2010 Issue of
Military Machines International Magazine) |
James Taylore |
|
"Military Roverphile (Gunships)" (April 2011 Issue of
Military Machines International Magazine) |
James Taylore |
|
"Military Roverphile: |
James Taylor |
| "On Patrol: Part 1" (March 2008 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Geoff Fletcher |
|
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Geoff Fletcher |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Land Rover 7 Ambulance (Series II) Model kit (35082) | Tamiya | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Older Release. |
| Aftermarket Products | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Land Rover Series IIA/III "Good Year" Tyre Set (LRA005) | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Land Rover Series IIA/III "Bridgestone" Sand Tyre Set (LRA006) | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | Resin. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
