{{Infobox weapon | name = SAMIL 50 6-ton 4x4 Truck | image = File:SANDF_Samil_50_(12546638083).jpg | image_size = 300 | caption = SAMIL 50 truck | origin = South Africa | type = 6-ton 4x4 truck <!-- Type selection -->| is_vehicle = yes <!-- Production history -->| designer = Armscor based on Magirus Deutz 192D12AL | design_date = | manufacturer = | production_date = In production up to 1998 | number = | variants = Cargo (as in photo){{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=420}}<br/>Recovery{{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=420}}<br/>Telecommunications workshop{{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=420}}<br/>Battery charging workshop{{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=420}}<br/>Mobile welding workshop{{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=420}}<br/>Water tanker{{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=420}}<br/>Fuel tanker{{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=420}}<br/>Pantry vehicle{{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=421}}<br/>Armoured ambulance{{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=421}} <!-- General specifications -->| spec_label = SAMIL 50 Cargo{{sfnp|Jane's|1985|p=420}} | weight = {{convert|6340|kg|abbr=on}} (empty) | length = {{convert|7.78|m|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|2.5|m|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|3.1|m|abbr=on}} <!-- Vehicle specifications -->| engine = Atlantis Diesel Engines ADE 409N 9.5-litre V6 cylinder air cooled diesel<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.military-today.com/trucks/samil_50.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070911102101if_/http://www.military-today.com/trucks/samil_50.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=September 11, 2007 |title=SAMIL 50 - General utility truck |date= |access-date=2022-08-20}}</ref> | engine_power = {{convert|161|hp|kW|abbr=on}} | transmission = 6 speed x 2 range | suspension = Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers on leaf springs | vehicle_range = {{convert|1000|km|abbr=on}} | speed = {{convert|88|km/h|abbr=on}} | crew = 2 | passengers = 40 }}

The '''SAMIL 50''' is a 4x4 6-ton (load) truck.

==Description==

===Dimensions=== Data is based on SAMIL 50 cargo version:<ref>{{cite web|last= |first=|title=SAMIL 50 4x4|url=https://www.samiltrucks.co.za/trucks/samil-50/|publisher=SAMIL All wheel drive trucks|access-date=}}</ref> * Length: {{convert|7820|mm|abbr=on}} * Width: {{convert|2450|mm|abbr=on}} * Height: {{convert|3020|mm|abbr=on}} * Wheelbase: {{convert|4900|mm|abbr=on}} * Ground Clearance: {{convert|355|mm|abbr=on}} * Track (Front): {{convert|1985|mm|abbr=on}} * Track (Rear): {{convert|2030|mm|abbr=on}} * Angle of approach: 36° * Angle of departure: 33° * Fuel tank capacity: 2x {{convert|200|L|abbr=on}}

===Weights=== * Gross vehicle mass: {{convert|12400|kg|abbr=on}} * Front axle rating: {{convert|5500|kg|abbr=on}} * Rear axle rating: {{convert|9500|kg|abbr=on}} * Payload: {{convert|6000|kg|abbr=on}}

===Specifications=== * Drive: 4×4 * Engine: Mk I: Deutz F6L 413F ** Configuration: 6 Cylinders V6 ** Engine capacity: 9572 cc ** Cooling: Air-cooled ** Power: 141&nbsp;kW (188&nbsp;hp) @ 2500 rpm ** Torque: 632 Nm @ 1600 rpm * Engine: Mk II: ADE409 ** Configuration: 6 Cylinders V6 ** Engine capacity: ** Cooling: Water-cooled ** Power: ** Torque: * Clutch ** Type: Single dry plate ** Size: {{convert|350|mm|abbr=on}} * Gearbox ** Make/Model: ZF S6-65 ** Forward gears: 6 Speed Synchromesh * Transfer case ** Make/Model: ZF Z65 ** Type: 2 Speed, Permanent 4×4 ** Differential Lock: Pneumatically operated * Axles ** Front: Banjo housing ** Differential Lock: Pneumatically operated ** Rear: Banjo housing ** Differential Lock: Pneumatically operated * Wheels: ** Single wheel all-round ** Tyre size: 14.0 x 20” – 12 Ply * Steering type: Rhd – Power Assisted * Brakes ** Service Brakes: Dual Circuit – Full air ** Park Brake: Pneumatically operated spring * Suspension ** Springs: Semi elliptical leaf springs ** Shock absorbers: Double acting telescopic hydraulic (Ft & Rr) ** Torsion Bar: Fitted to rear axle * Electrical ** Voltage: 24V ** Batteries: 2 x 12V 120 A/h * Cab ** Type: Forward Control with Canvas Roof ** Seating: Driver + 1 Assistant ** Access to Engine: Cab tilts forward ** Steering: Left-hand Drive ** Standard hard cab

==Variants== * Cargo/Personnel Carrier – it has a canvas cover over a steel framework around the cargo area; seats for up to 40 passengers may be installed along the sides or down the center, back to back. * Communications vehicle * Battery-charging vehicle * Bridge transporter * Field kitchen vehicle * Field office * Flatbed container transporter with ISO locks * Fuel tanker * Mobile shower unit vehicle * Mobile welding shop vehicle * Radio bin * Refrigerator pantry Unit * Refuse collection vehicle * Technical bin * Water tanker * Recovery vehicle * Kwevoel – Armoured Mine Resistant cargo vehicle

{{Gallery | title = Variants of the SAMIL 50 vehicle | width = 160 | height = 120 |File:Samil 20 and Samil 50 breakdown (9672957253).jpg|A display showing SAMIL 20 towed by SAMIL 50 recovery vehicle |File:Samil 50 water tanker (9676181654).jpg|SAMIL 50 water tanker |File:SANDF Armed Forces Day 2017 - South African Army Samil 50 MPV flat bed (33006676456).jpg|SAMIL 50 with mine protected cab |File:Samil 50 goods carrier.jpg| Illustration of SAMIL 50 cargo vehicle |File:Samil 50 Pantry.jpg|Illustration of SAMIL 50 pantry vehicle }}

== Citations and References == ===Citations=== {{Reflist}}

===Bibliography=== {{Refbegin}} {{cite book |last=Jane's|title=Jane's Military Vehicles and Ground Support Equipment |year=1985 |publisher=Jane's Publishing Company Ltd|location=London |isbn=0-7106-0811-X }} {{Refend}}

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