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Universal Carrier (BR210)

Universal Carrier (BR210)

Universal Carrier (BR210)
with three resin Univeral Carriers, three sets of crew with BREN & Boys Anti-tank rifle options and three AA MGs.

The Universal Carrier is the name give to the collection of vehicles that faithfully served with the British and Commonwealth armies in every theatre during the course of the Second World War. It even found its way into the Red Army as part of the Lend-Lease program.

This product code has been replaced by the Universal Carrier (BR211). 

Left: The Universal Carrier armed with a Bren gun.

"The mobility of the Universal Carrier is rated as Half-tracked. On roads it can move 16"/40cm, when travelling cross country 12"/30cm and only 8"/20cm through rough terrain."
The Universal Carrier proved to be a very versatile vehicle; able to transport troops and supplies in addition to weapons such as machine-guns or mortars. The driver and commander sat in the front of the vehicle with the driver of the right hand side; the commander manned the weapon, commonly a Bren gun mounted slightly forward of the driving position. Universal Carrier (BR210)
"This Universal Carrier model can be used in Flames Of War for Mid-war and Late-war."
Universal Carrier (BR210) Powered by an engine place in the centre of the vehicle; steering was provided by the combination of small movements made on a steering wheel. This turned to front road wheels slight to enable to vehicle to drift in that direction and turning the steering wheel to a greater degree would brake the tracks and turned to vehicle in the appropriate direction.
"A Boys Anti-tank rifleis hull mounted. The field of fire of a hull mounted gun includes everything in front of a  line across the front of the vehicle's hull."
Several different types of the carrier existed; each design differing slightly to accommodate weapons such as a medium machine-gun or mortars and even a flame-thrower. The Universal Carrier also proved useful in towing guns such as the 6 pdr anti-tank gun.

Designed by Evan Allan
Painted by Blake Coster
Universal Carrier (BR210)
The Universal Carrier in Flames Of War
      Armour    
Name Mobility
Front
Side
Top
Equipment and Notes
Weapon
Range
ROF
Anti-tank
Firepower
 
Universal Carrier Half-tracked 0 0 0 Hull MG.
Vehicle MG
16"/40cm
3
2
6
ROF 1 if other weapons fire.
Boys anti-tank rifle
16"/40cm 2
4
5+
Hull mounted.
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"The hull MG can be used to pin enemy infantry teams before an assault."
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The Universal Carrier with Boys Anti-tank Rifle
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"The Boys Anti-tank rifle can provide a much needed punch against lightly armoured vehicles."
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Last Updated On Monday, October 17, 2016 by Blake at Battlefront