SD:Ram Kangaroo

 is a Canadian Transport unit.

Overview
An indigenous Canadian design created in response to a shortage of cruiser tanks in Canadian service in 1941, the Ram tank was based on the M3 Lee interim tank created by the United States. It was largerly a learning experience for the Canadian industry, which did not produce a tank beforehand. The design of the M3 was heavily modified and ultimately only the lower hull, engine, drive train, and transmission were retained. The upper chassis was a Canadian design, providing better armor and reduced profile than the M3 and accommodating a fully rotating turret mounting a QF 6-pounder gun. The prototype was completed in November 1941, with serial production beginning shortly. Although over 2000 tanks were produced, the Ram was not used as a line tank, due to inferior armament and protection, as opposed to the Sherman, which became the standard tank of North American forces. The Kangaroo was was a field conversion, which turned the Canadian tank into an armored personnel carrier capable of carrying 11 soldiers and 2 crewmen. Over 500 Rams were converted for this purpose by removing the turrets, ammunition bins, and other elements not necessary for use as an APC.

These Ram Kangaroo were used by 1st Armoured Carrier Squadron which replaced Kangaroo since the vehicles were worn out because of constant operations. Ram Kangaroo were used first in the clearing of Port of Antwerp.