Canadian Windsor Carrier (British)

Description

The Canadian Windsor Carrier was a late-war tracked vehicle developed as an improved variant of the Universal Carrier. Manufactured by Ford Canada, it was produced in a single batch of 5,000 units between 1944 and 1945 to meet the British Army’s ongoing demand for light tracked carriers.

Designed primarily for towing trailers and light anti-tank guns, the Windsor Carrier featured an extra bogie wheel at the rear, improving stability and reliability over earlier Universal Carrier models. It was powered by a 96-horsepower V8 engine, weighed approximately 5 tons, and measured 172 inches in length. The Windsor Carrier provided a stable platform for towing the 6-pounder anti-tank gun, while also offering greater crew comfort.

The Windsor Carrier was deployed to replace losses in frontline units, serving in multiple roles, including mortar platoon support and anti-tank crew transport. Its speed, manoeuvrability, and towing capability made it a valuable asset in battlefield logistics.

After the war, many Windsor Carriers remained in service, contributing to post-war military operations.

• Country/Army: British and Commonwealth
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Wargame3D
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.