Israeli attack on Iraqi reactor

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I would like to recreate the scene in this photo …

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Can anyone identify the fuel truck being used? Any info such as the type or brand of truck, any other photos of this type of truck, anything that would be helpful in recreating this scene would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Single rear axle with dual wheels - that can be tough. Unfortunately too early (and wrong tank shape) to use Kinetic’s R-11. And it’s not an R-9. Wheels don’t match anyway. I’d go European.
Definitely not this one, but close - look at the shape at the top of the tank:

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Which scale? It’s going to be tough no matter what, unless you go 1/32. I think the possibilities might be better there than 1/48.

This door is nice and square like in the photo, and the cab fits the time frame. I’d say you could kit bash one using a 1/32 tank trailer:

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So - a combination of that tank on a two axle chassis with dual wheels in back, and a cab with a nice, square door…

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A better fit as it has no sleeper, and it was released in '81:

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Or:

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My initial thought was 1/48 and thanks for your input. Yes the fuel truck has been my block for years.

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1/48 would be my initial want as well, but that would be a tough way to go.
If total accuracy isn’t important, you could convert the Atlantis tractor trailer rig as I did. Right wheel arrangement, tank is close.

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That’s an Atlantis kit? It’s the closest thing that I’ve seen to being a possibility.

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I think it would fit the bill perfectly, and is a fairly easy conversion. It even has a ladder in the back like your photo.