AP2782 - Group 1

BC = Bogie Centres. GC = Ground Clearance. MPG = Miles per gallon. TC = Turning Circle. WB = Wheelbase.

RAF (Stores) Ref Nos were not given in this document but where they are shown, they have been assumed from later versions of AP2782. This edition also did not include photos so these have been added from AP2782A. When a vehicle appears in more than one edition of AP2782, the technical details have been assembled from all available data.

Car, Passenger, Light Saloon, Hillman Minx 10 hp 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Hillman
RAF Ref No	Probably 16A/379
Engine	Hillman, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 63mm, Stroke: 95mm, Capacity: 1.18 litres, RAC rating - 9.8 hp. Max BHP - 30 at 4,100 rpm; Max torque - 580 lbs/in at 2,100 rpm
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse, synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd & 4th gear. Ratios - 1st, 3.55 to 1; 2nd, 2.46 to 1; 3rd, 1.49 to 1; 4th, 1 to 1; Reverse, 4.76 to 1 Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 5.33 to 1 (9 to 48) Overall ratios - 18.9 to 1, 13.1 to 1, 7.9 to 1, 5.33 to 1, Reverse - 25.3 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - 60 mph; MPG - 30; Radius of Action - 220 miles.
Dimensions	Length - 12 ft 9 in; Width - 5 ft 1 in; Height - 5 ft 3 in; WB - 7 ft 6 in; G/C - 6 - 1/8 in; TC - 36 ft; Track - 3 ft 11½ in (front), 4 ft 0½ in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 18 cwt; Laden - 24 cwt:
Body	4 seater saloon with luggage boot.
Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs, front and rear.
Brakes	Hand and foot brakes - mechanical on all wheels.
Tyres	5.00-16
Notes	Also shown in AP2782A Section 7.

Car, Passenger, Light Saloon, Standard 10 hp, 4x2
Manufacturer	Standard
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Standard, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 63.5mm, Stroke: 100mm, Capacity: 1.26 litres. Max BHP - 36 at 4,000 rpm
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse, synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd & 4th gear. Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 5.29 to 1 Overall ratios - 20.8 to 1, 12.98 to 1, 7.68 to 1, 5.29 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 30; Radius of Action - 180 miles
Dimensions	Length - 12 ft 8 in; Width - 4 ft 10 in; Height - 5 ft 2 in; G/C - 7 in; TC - 35 ft; Track - 4 ft:
Weights	Unladen - 18 cwt; Laden - 24½ cwt:
Body	4 door, 4 seater with sliding roof.
Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs, front and rear.
Brakes	Hand and foot brakes - mechanical on all wheels.
Tyres	5.00-16
Notes

Car, Passenger, Light Saloon, Vauxhall, 14 hp, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Vauxhall
RAF Ref No	Possibly 16A/465
Engine	Vauxhall, 6 cyl, OHV. Bore - 61.5mm, Stroke - 100mm, Capacity - 1781 cc. RAC Rating - 14.07 hp, Max BHP - 48 at 3,800 rpm.
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 3 speed and reverse, synchromesh on all forward gears. 1st - 3.43 to 1; 2nd - 1.64 to 1; 3rd - 1 to 1; Reverse - 3.43 to 1: Rear axle - ratio 4.71 to 1 Overall ratios - 1st - 16.15 to 1; 2nd - 7.72 to 1; 3rd - 4.71 to 1; Reverse - 16.15 to 1:
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 23; Radius of Action - 230 miles
Dimensions	Length - 14 ft 0¼ in; Width - 5 ft 4 in; Height - 5 ft 3¾ in; WB - 8 ft 9 in; G/C - 6¾ in; TC - 42 ft; Track - 4 ft 2½ in (front), 4 ft 3 in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 22 cwt; Laden - 28 cwt:
Body	4 door, 4 seater saloon with sliding roof.
Suspension	Front - independent front wheel springing of torsion bar type, Rear - semi elliptical , Hydraulic shock absorbers on all wheels
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	16 x 3½ in Pressed Steel type/ 5.75-18
Notes	Also shown in AP2782A, Section 7.

Car, Passenger, Light Utility, Hillman 10 hp 4x2
Manufacturer	Hillman
RAF Ref No	unknown
Engine	Hillman, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 63mm, Stroke: 95mm, Capacity: 1.18 litres, RAC rating - 9.8 hp. Max BHP - 30 at 4,100 rpm; Max torque - 580 lbs/in at 2,100 rpm
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse, synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd & 4th gear. Ratios - 1st, 3.55 to 1; 2nd, 2.46 to 1; 3rd, 1.49 to 1; 4th, 1 to 1; Reverse, 4.76 to 1 Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.57 to 1: Overall ratios - 23.4 to 1, 16.2 to 1, 9.8 to 1, 6.57 to 1, Reverse - 31.2 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 25; Radius of Action - 200 miles.
Dimensions	Length - 12 ft 7 in (5 ft - internal); Width - 5 ft 3 in (4 ft 8 in - internal); Height - 6 ft 3 in (1 ft 6 in - sides); WB - 7 ft 8 in; G/C - 7½ in (front axle); TC - 37 ft; Track - 3 ft 11½ in (front), 4 ft 2½ in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 21 cwt; Laden - 29 cwt:
Body/Cab	Body - Fixed sides, drop tailboard. Detachable canvas tilt carried on 3 hoop sticks. Opening sections to tilt at forward end and on either side. Hoopsticks when not in use are carried bunched together in sockets at front end. Separate front seats for driver and passenger, driver's adjustable, passenger's folding forward to give access to rear. Behind there are two separate seats which can be folded forward to leave a flat floor except for combined wheel arches and lockers. Cab - All enclosed. Spare wheel carried on roof. Back of cab open to main body.
Suspension	Semi elliptical with hydraulic shock absorbers, front and rear.
Brakes	Hand and foot brakes - mechanical on all wheels.
Tyres	Pressed Steel disc 16 x 4.00/6.00-16
Notes

Car, Passenger, Heavy, Humber Snipe, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Humber
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Humber, 6 cyl, petrol. Bore: 85mm, Stroke: 120mm, Capacity: 4.08 litres, RAC rating - 26.9 hp. Max BHP - 85 at 3,400 rpm; Max torque - 2.160 lbs/in at 1,300 rpm
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 4.09 to 1: Overall ratios - 15.1 to 1, 10.1 to 1, 5.9 to 1, 4.09 to 1, Reverse - 15.1 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 15; Radius of Action - 210 miles
Dimensions	Length - 15 ft; Width - 5 ft 10 in; Height - 5 ft 11½ in; WB - 9 ft 6 in; G/C - 9½ in (front spring); TC - 41 ft; Track - 4 ft 7¾ in (front), 4 ft 9½ in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 1 ton 13 cwt; Laden - 1 ton 19¾ cwt:
Body	Standard 5 seater saloon body. Folding map table fitted between front and rear seats. Spare wheel carried in luggage boot at rear. Roof luggage rail with water-proof cover.
Suspension	Front - independent transverse semi elliptical, Rear - semi elliptical , Hydraulic shock absorbers on front and rear wheels.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Tyres	9.00 x 13
Notes	Similar to below

Car, Passenger, Heavy, Humber Pullman, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Humber
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Humber, 6 cyl, petrol. Bore: 85mm, Stroke: 120mm, Capacity: 4.08 litres, RAC rating - 26.9 hp. Max BHP - 85 at 3,400 rpm; Max torque - 2,160 lbs/in at 1,300 rpm
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 4.09 to 1: Overall ratios - 15.1 to 1, 10.1 to 1, 5.9 to 1, 4.09 to 1, Reverse - 15.1 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - 14; Radius of Action - 200 miles
Dimensions	Length - 16 ft 5 in; Width - 6 ft 1 in; Height - 6 ft 2½ in; WB - 10 ft 6 in; G/C - 7-7/8 in (front spring); TC - 45 ft; Track - 4 ft 7-7/8 in (front), 4 ft 9½ in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 1 ton 14½ cwt; Laden - 2 tons 3½ cwt:
Body	7 seater. Limousine body, seating two in fronton occasional seats which can be folded away when not required, 3 on rear seat. Division fiitted with sliding windows separating front seats from rear compartment. Spare wheel carried in luggage boot at rear. Roof luggage rail with water-proof cover.
Suspension	Front - independent transverse semi elliptical, Rear - semi elliptical , Hydraulic shock absorbers on front and rear wheels.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Tyres	7.00 x 16
Notes	Similar chassis to Snipe above

Car, Passenger, Heavy Utility, Chevrolet C8A, 4x4
Manufacturer	Chevrolet (Canada)
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	GM, Valve in head (OHV), 6 cyl, petrol. Bore: 3½ in (88.9mm), Stroke: 3¾ in (95.23mm), Capacity: 216 cu in (3.55 litres), RAC rating - 29.4 hp. Max BHP - 85 at 3,400 rpm; Max torque - 2,040 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm, compression ratio - 6.25 to 1
Transmission	Clutch - Single plate dry disc, 10¾ in dia Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios - 7.058 to 1, 3.48 to 1, 1.71 to 1, 1 to 1, Reverse - 6.982 to 1 Transfer Case - Single speed with front axle declutch. Ratio 1 to 1. Front Axle - Full floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.17 to 1: Rear axle - Full floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.17 to 1:
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 10.5; Radius of Action - 250 miles
Dimensions	Length - 13 ft 0¾ in; Width - 6 ft 3-3/8 in; Height - 7 ft 4¾ in; WB - 8 ft 5 in; G/C - 14 in; TC - 39 ft; Track - 5 ft 2-1/8 in (front and rear):
Weights	Unladen - 2 tons 11 cwt; Laden - 3 tons 4 cwt: Shipping tonnage - 14.89 tons
Body	Divided windscreen and fitted with two doors on each side and a single door at rear. Seating for six passengers including driver. Two rear seats can be folded back to provide room for goods. Two roof hatches, one above front nearside seat and sliding panel mid-rear of roof.
Suspension	Front and rear, semi elliptical double acting shock absorbers (Delco) on all wheels.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Divided type, 9.25/16 Run flat
Notes	Steering - Right hand drive, Recirculating ball with worm, ration 23.6 to 1. Electrical system - 6 V. Also shown in AP2782A, Section 7.

Car, Passenger, Heavy Utility, Ford CO11DF, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Ford (Canada)
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Ford Mercury petrol V8. Bore: 3.19 in (81.2mm), Stroke: 3.75 in (95.23mm), Capacity: 3.91 litres (238.6 cu in), RAC rating - 32.5 hp. Max BHP - 95 at 3,600 rpm; Max torque - 2,112 lbs/ins at 1,800 rpm, compression ratio
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate, 11 in truck Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. 1st - 6.4 to 1,; 2nd - 3.09 to 1; 3rd - 1.679 to 1; 4th - 1 to 1; reverse - 7.635 to 1: Front Axle - I section Rear axle - Full floating, spiral bevel, ratio 4.11 to 1: Overall ratios - 26.3 to 1, 12.7 to 1, 6.9 to 1, 4.11 to 1, reverse - 32.1 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 13; Radius of Action - 310 miles
Dimensions	Length - 13 ft 6 in; Width - 6 ft 6 in; Height - 6 ft 6 in; WB - 8 ft 5 in; G/C - 7½ in (rear axle); TC - 38 ft; Track - 5 ft 0 in (front), 4 ft 11 in (rear):
Weights	Unladen - 1 tons 16 cwt; Laden - 2 tons 6 cwt:
Body	British built, 6 seater utility body. Rear seats can be folded away to provide space for load carrying.
Suspension	Front and rear, semi elliptical with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Divided disc 5.50-13/ 9.00-13
Notes	Steering - Right hand drive, Worm and roller, ratio 18.4 to 1. Electrical system - 6 V. Also shown in AP2782A, Section 7.

Car, Passenger, Heavy Utility, Ford WOA2, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Ford
RAF Ref No	Possibly 16A/814
Engine	Ford V8, petrol. Bore: 3.19 in (77.9mm), Stroke: 3.75 in (95.25mm), Capacity: 3.6 litres (221 cu in), RAC rating - 32.5 hp. Max BHP - 85 at 2,840 rpm; Max torque - 1,800 lbs/ins at 2,000 rpm,
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 3 speed and 1 reverse, synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd. 1st - 2.82 to 1; 2nd - 1.6 to 1; 3rd - 1 to 1; reverse - 3.63 to 1: Front Axle - H section Rear axle - ¾ floating, through torque tube with spiral bevel drive, ratio 4.55 to 1: Overall ratios - 12.83 to 1, 7.28 to 1, 4.55 to 1, reverse - 16.5 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 13; Radius of Action - 160 miles
Dimensions	Length - 15 ft 0½ in (internal - 4 ft 9 in); Width - 6 ft 3½ in (internal - 4 ft 6 in); Height - 6 ft 2 in (internal - 3 ft 9 in); WB - 9 ft 5 in; G/C - 8½ in; TC - 43 ft 6 in; Track - 4 ft 9½ in (front), 5 ft 3 in (rear):
Weights	Unladen - 31¾ cwt; Laden - 42¾ cwt:
Body	All steel utility body, seating six and driver with four side doors and full width rear doors, split horizontally. Two bucket seats in front (driver's adjustable). Folding table behind front seats. Sliding hatch in centre of roof. 2 bucket seats in middle of body and two tip-up seats in rear corners. Middle seats fold forward to allow stowage for goods. Spare wheel carried at rear.
Suspension	Transverse semi elliptical with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes	Foot and hand brakes -mechanical on all wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Steel Disc type/9.00-13
Notes	Steering - Worm and roller. Electrical system - 6 V (later models - 12 V). Also shown in AP2782A, Section 7.

Car, Passenger, Heavy Utility, Humber Snipe, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Humber
RAF Ref No	Possibly 16A/827
Engine	Humber, 6 cyl, petrol. Bore: 85mm (3.35 in), Stroke: 120mm (4.72 in), Capacity: 4.08 litres (249.23 cu in), RAC rating - 26.8 hp. Max BHP - 85 at 3,200 rpm; Max torque - 2,160 lbs/in at 1,300 rpm
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 3.699 to 1, 2nd - 2.468 to 1; 3rd - 4.464 to 1; 4th - 1 to 1; reverse - 3.699 to 1: Front axle - No axle beam, both front wheels independently suspend on dual wish bones. Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 4.89 to 1: Overall ratios - 18.1 to 1, 12.1 to 1, 7.16 to 1, 4.89 to 1, Reverse - 18.1 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 13; Radius of Action - 170 miles
Dimensions	Length - 15 ft 4 in; Width - 6 ft 5 in; Height - 6 ft 2 in; WB - 9 ft 6 in; G/C - 5¼ in (silencer); TC - 40 ft 6 in; Track - 5 ft ½ in (front), 5 ft 1in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 1 ton 14½ cwt; Laden - 2 tons 4½ cwt:
Body	Steel panelled 6 seater utility body with four side doors and full width rear doors, split horizontally to form tailboard. Two adjustable bucket front seats, two intermediate seats, which with cushions detached, can be folded flat into floor, two tip up rear seats. Map table fitted behind front seats. Spare wheel carried on back of tailboard.
Suspension	Front - independent transverse semi elliptical, Rear - semi elliptical spring, Luvax hydraulic shock absorbers on front and rear wheels.
Brakes	Lockheed hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Steel disc wheels/9.00 - 13
Notes	Steering - Worm and Nut type. Also shown in AP2782A, Section 7.

Car, Light Armoured, Standard Beaverette Mk I, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Standard
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Standard, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 73mm, Stroke: 106mm, Capacity: 1.776 litres. RAC Rating - 13.23 hp. Max BHP - 45 at 3,000 rpm: Max torque - 948 lbs/in at 2,000 rpm
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 3.94 to 1, 2nd - 2.45 to 1, 3rd - 1.45 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 3.94 to 1 Front axle - H section Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel drive, ratio 8.91 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 14; Radius of Action - 170 miles
Dimensions	Length - 13 ft 6 in; Width - 5 ft 3 in; Height - 5 ft 0 in; WB - 9 ft 0 in; G/C - 7 in (under axle); TC - not stated; Track - 4 ft 1-1/8 in (front), 4 ft 3½ in (rear):
Weights	Laden - 2 tons:
Armour	3/8 in mild steel, backed by 3 in thick oak along the sides and front.
Body/Crew	No turret, open body. Two crew, driver and gunner.
Armament	0.303 Bren, which is fired through a vertical slot in the armour (one slot at front, one slot at the rear).
Suspension	Semi elliptical. Hydraulic shock absorbers, front and rear.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Tyres	5.75/6.00-16
Notes	Steering - Cam and lever. A lightly armed, light armoured car mounted on a Standard 14 hp chassis. The engine is mounted in the normal forward and the drive is through the rear wheels only.

Car, Light Armoured, Standard Beaverette Mk II, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Standard
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Standard, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 73mm, Stroke: 106mm, Capacity: 1.776 litres. RAC Rating - 13.23 hp. Max BHP - 45 at 3,000 rpm: Max torque - 948 lbs/in at 2,000 rpm
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 3.94 to 1, 2nd - 2.45 to 1, 3rd - 1.45 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 3.94 to 1 Front axle - H section Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel drive, ratio 8.91 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 14; Radius of Action - 170 miles
Dimensions	Length - 13 ft 6 in; Width - 5 ft 3 in; Height - 5 ft 0 in; WB - 9 ft 0 in; G/C - 7 in (under axle); TC - not stated; Track - 4 ft 1-1/8 in (front), 4 ft 3½ in (rear):
Weights	Laden - 2 tons:
Armour	3/8 in mild steel, backed by 3 in thick oak along the sides and front.
Body/Crew	No turret, open body. Two crew, driver and gunner.
Armament	0.303 Bren, which is fired through a vertical slot in the armour (one slot at front, one slot at the rear).
Suspension	Semi elliptical. Hydraulic shock absorbers, front and rear.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Tyres	5.75/6.00-16
Notes	Steering - Cam and lever. A lightly armed, light armoured car mounted on a Standard 14 hp chassis. The engine is mounted in the normal forward and the drive is through the rear wheels only.

Car, Light Armoured, Standard Beaverette Mk III, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Standard
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Standard, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 73mm, Stroke: 106mm, Capacity: 1.776 litres. RAC Rating - 13.23 hp. Max BHP - 45 at 3,000 rpm: Max torque - 948 lbs/in at 2,000 rpm
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 3.94 to 1, 2nd - 2.45 to 1, 3rd - 1.45 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 3.94 to 1 Front axle - H section Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel drive, ratio 8.91 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 14; Radius of Action - 200 miles
Dimensions	Length - 10 ft 2½ in; Width - 5 ft 10 in; Height - 7 ft 1 in; WB - 6ft 2 in; G/C - 7 in (under axle); TC - 32 ft; Track - 4 ft 3½ in (front), 4 ft 7-7/16 in (rear):
Weights	Laden - 2 tons 5 cwt (less ammunition):
Armour	Hull - 7mm, turret - 7mm. Plate either to Spec IT100 or equivalent in cyanided steel.
Body/Crew	Turret - hand taverse, 360 degrees. Two crew, driver and gunner.
Armament	Twin Lewis or Winchester on Motley Stalk mounting.
Suspension	Semi elliptical. Hydraulic shock absorbers, front and rear.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	13 x 6.5 Divided/9.00-13
Notes	Steering - Cam and lever (Marles type No 561). A lightly armed, light armoured car mounted on a Standard 14 hp chassis. The engine is mounted in the normal forward and the drive is through the rear wheels only.

Car, Light Reconnaissance, Morris, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Morris
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Mounted at rear. Morris EK, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 100mm, Stroke: 112mm, Capacity: 3.52 litres. RAC Rating - 24.8 hp. Max BHP - 71 at 3,100 rpm, governed to 2,850 rpm: Max torque - 1,812 lbs/in at 1,600 rpm
Transmission	Gearbox - Drive taken forward to transfer box then back to conventional rear axle. 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 5.98 to 1, 2nd - 3.37 to 1, 3rd - 1.83 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 7.97 to 1: Transfer Box - Two speed. Ratios: High - 0.77 to 1; Low - 1.18 to 1: Rear axle - ¾ floating, spiral bevel drive, ratio 6.58 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - 50 mph (80 kph); MPG - 10.5; Radius of Action - 145 miles
Dimensions	Length - 13 ft 4 inch (4.06 m); Width - 6 ft 8 inch (2.03 m); Height -6 ft 2 inch (1.88 m); WB - 8ft 2 in; G/C - 7¼ in (rear); TC - 36 ft; Track - 5 ft 0-5/8 in (front), 5 ft 3-3/8 in (rear):
Weights	Laden - 3.7 tons (less ammunition):
Armour	8-14 mm
Body/Crew	Three crew, Commander, driver and gunner.
Armament	Main - 0.55 in Boys anti-tank rifle, Secondary - 0.303 in Bren light machine gun
Suspension	Independent front wheel springing, semi elliptical rear. Hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Tyres	9.25-16 Run flat.
Notes	Mk I: 4 x 2 wheel, Mk II: 4 x 4 wheel Details above refer to Mk 1

Car, Light Reconnaissance, GM 8447, 4x4 ('Otter') Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	GMC (Canada)
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	GMC 270, 6-cyl. petrol, Valve in head (OHV?), Bore: 96mm (3.78 in), Stroke: 101mm (4 in), Capacity: 4.42 litres (269.5 cu in). Max BHP - 104 at 3,000 rpm: Max torque - 2,664 lbs/ins at 1,000 rpm. RAC Rating - 34.31 hp.
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate 11½ dia. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 6.35 to 1, 2nd - 3.31 to 1, 3rd - 1.73 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 7.54 to 1: Transfer Box - Single speed with front axle declutching. Front axle - Steering and driving type. Rear axle - Full floating, spiral bevel drive (Hotchkiss), ratio 6.5 to 1 Overall Ratios - 1st - 41.28 to 1, 2nd - 21.51 to 1, 3rd - 11.24 to 1, 4th - 6.5 to 1, Reverse - 49.01 to 1:
Performance	Max Speed - 45.5 mph, governed to 3,000 rpm; MPG - 13.1 (at 25 mph); Radius of Action - 350 miles
Dimensions	Length - 14 ft 10¾ in; Width - 7 ft 0 in; Height - 7 ft 10½ in; WB - 8ft 5½ in; G/C - 8¾ in; TC - 49 ft 0 in; Track - 5 ft 10 in (front), 5 ft 10½ in (rear):
Weights	Laden - 4 tons 17 cwt:
Armour	Armour plate are up to 12mm thickness and to Spec IT100. Front - 12mm, Sides - 6-8mm, Rear - 6, 10 and 12mm, Top - 12mm, Engine - 6-10mm, Turret - 8mm, Hull - 10mm.
Body/Crew	Irregular shaped armour plated hull with manually operated turret with a 360 deg. trverse. Turret - fitted with spring-loaded (Ground or AA) mounting for Bren gun. Three crew, Commander (on left of driver), driver and gunner (in turret). 2 entrance doors on sides.
Armament	Bren gun in turret and Boys AT Rifle with mounting, which can be fired from the Commander's seat. Ammunition - 38 magazines 0.303 for Bren gun, 24 magazines for Boys AT Rifle. Rifle - 1 box 0.303 rifle grenades. Smoke discharger mounted in centre of front panel. 6 Generators for discharger.
Suspension	Front and rear semi-elliptical. Double acting shock absorbers, front and rear.
Brakes	Foot hydraulic 2 shoe internal expanding type, one-piece external band acting on the propeller shaft in rear of auxiliary box.
Wheels/Tyres	GM Split disc type 8 studs 6.00-16/9.00-16 Run flat.
Notes	Steering - Right hand drive, Worm and nut. A lightly armed, armoured light reconnaissance car with a machine gun turret. The engine is mounted in the normal forward position and the drive is through all four wheels. Wireless - No 19 Wireless set carried on some vehicles in place of Boys AT Rifle.

Van, 5-cwt, Singer 9 hp, 4x2
Manufacturer	Singer
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Singer, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 60mm, Stroke: 86mm, Capacity: 972 cc, RAC rating - 9 hp. Max BHP - 25.4 at 3,500 rpm:
Transmission	Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Rear axle - Ratio 6.1 to 1: Overall ratios - 24.5to 1, 13.8 to 1, 9.5 to 1, 6.1 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - not stated; Radius of Action - not stated.
Dimensions	Length - 12 ft 2 in (4 ft - internal); Width - 4 ft 8 in (4 ft 4 in - internal); Height - 5 ft 2 in (4 ft 3½ in - sides); WB - 7 ft 8 in; G/C - 8 in; Track - 3 ft 9 in
Weights	Unladen - 19½ cwt; Laden - 27 cwt:
Body/Cab	Enclosed van body. Two seats in front driving compartment and two further seats in main body.
Suspension	Semi elliptical with hydraulic shock absorbers, front and rear.
Brakes	Foot - hydraulic on all wheels.
Tyres	6.50-16
Notes

Van, 10 cwt, Standard 12 hp, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Standard
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Standard, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 69.5mm, Stroke: 106mm, Capacity: 1.609 litres. Max BHP - 44 at 4,000 rpm. RAC rating - 11.98 hp
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse, synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd & 4th gear. Ratios: 1st - 3.951 to 1, 2nd - 2.249 to 1, 3rd - 1.453 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 3.951 to 1: Front Axle - 'H' Section Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 4.86 to 1 Overall ratios - 19.2 to 1, 11.8 to 1, 7.06 to 1, 4.86 to 1, Reverse - 19.18 to 1:
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 16; Radius of Action - 160 miles
Dimensions	Length - 13 ft 5 in; Width - 5 ft 6 in; Height - 6 ft 10 in; WB - 8 ft 4 in; G/C - 8 in (rear axle); TC - 40 ft; Track - 4 ft 0-3/8 in (front), 4 ft 3 in (rear):
Weights	Unladen - 19¾ cwt; Laden - 1 ton 12¾ cwt:
Body	Enclosed van body with canvas hood and hinged tail-board.
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear. Independent front wheel springing.
Brakes	Hand and foot brakes - mechanical on all wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Pierced disc with 6.00-16
Notes	Also shown in AP2782A, Section 7.

Van, 10 cwt, Morris Y, 12 hp, 4x2
Manufacturer	Morris
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Morris, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 69.5mm, Stroke: 102mm, Capacity: 1.55 litres. RAC rating - 11.98 hp
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 3 speed and reverse. Rear axle - ¾-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 5.42 to 1 Overall ratios - 19.27 to 1, 9.39 to 1, 5.428 to 1, Reverse - 27.3 to 1:
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 16; Radius of Action - 100 miles
Dimensions	Length - 13 ft 2 in (internal - 6 ft 0-3/8 in); Width - 5 ft 5 in (internal - 4 ft 11 in); Height - 5 ft 11 in (internal - 3 ft 10 in); WB - 7 ft 6 in; G/C - not stated; TC - 35 ft; Track - 4 ft 2 in (front), 4 ft 6 in (rear):
Weights	Unladen - 19½ cwt; Laden - 1 ton 12½ cwt:
Body	Enclosed van body, 2 side doors at front, double doors at rear.
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Spoked disc 3.00 x 18/5.00-18
Notes

Van, 10-cwt, Ford E88W, 4x2
Manufacturer	Ford
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Ford, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 63.5mm, Stroke: 92.4mm, Capacity: 1.17 litres. RAC rating - 10 hp. Max BHP - 30 at 4,200 rpm. Max torque - 564 lbs/ins at 2,400 rpm.
Transmission	Gearbox - 3 speed and reverse. Front axle - 'I' Beam Rear axle - ¾-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.83 to 1 Overall ratios - 20.9 to 1, 12.06 to 1, 6.83 to 1, Reverse - 27.4 to 1:
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 16; Radius of Action - 110 miles
Dimensions	Length - 13 ft 1½ in (internal - 6 ft 7 in); Width - 5 ft 4½ in (internal - 4 ft 6 in); Height - 6 ft 1¾ in (internal - 3 ft 9½ in); WB - 7 ft 10 in; G/C -8 in; TC - 36 ft; Track - not stated:
Weights	Unladen - 16½ cwt; Laden - 1 ton 11 cwt:
Body	Enclosed van body.
Suspension	Transverse semi elliptical, front and rear with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Pressed Steel/5.00-18
Notes	Electrical Equipment - 6V

Van, 12 cwt, Standard 14 hp, 12 cwt, 4x2
Manufacturer	Standard
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Standard, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 73mm, Stroke: 106mm, Capacity: 1.77 litres. Max BHP - 48 at 3,800 rpm. RAC rating - 13.23 hp
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 5.25 to 1 Overall ratios - 20.27 to 1, 12.75 to 1, 7.62 to 1, 5.25 to 1, Reverse - 20.72 to 1:
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 14; Radius of Action - 170 miles
Dimensions	Length - not stated; Width - not stated; Height - not stated; WB - 9 ft 0 in; G/C - 7 in (rear axle); TC - 40 ft; Track - 4 ft 4 in:
Weights	Unladen - 1 ton 4¼ cwt; Laden - 2 tons 0 cwt:
Body	All enclosed panelled delivery van body. Partition between driving compartment and main body. Double doors at rear 4 ft 5½ in wide
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes	Hand and foot brakes - mechanical on all wheels.
Tyres	6.00-16
Notes

Van, 15-cwt, Commer Q15, 4x2
Manufacturer	Commer
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Humber, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 75mm, Stroke: 110mm, Capacity: 1.94 litres, RAC rating - 13.95 hp. Max BHP - 42 at 3,250 rpm; Max torque - 996 lbs/ins
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate 8-7/8 dia. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Front axle - Reversed Elliott Rear axle - Full-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 7.0 to 1: Overall ratios - 33.5 to 1, 20.16 to 1, 11.62 to 1, 7.0 to 1, Reverse - 46 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 14; Radius of Action - 140 miles
Dimensions	Length - not stated; Width - not stated; Height - not stated; WB - 9 ft 6 in; G/C - 10¼ in (rear axle), 15¼ in (belly); TC - 42 ft; Track - 4 ft 9¼ in (front & rear)
Weights	Unladen - 1 ton 13 cwt; Laden - 1 ton 19¾ cwt:
Body	Body - General Service body with superstructure and canvas tilt. Internal dimensions - 7 ft 3 in long x 6 ft 0 in wide.
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear
Brakes	Foot and hand brake - mechanical on all wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Steel disc wheels 20 x 4.33/7.50 -20
Notes

Van, 15-cwt, Commer Q2, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Commer
Engine	Commer, 6 cyl, petrol. Bore: 75mm, Stroke: 120mm, Capacity: 3.18 litres, RAC rating - 20.92 hp. Max BHP - 66 at 3,250 rpm; Max torque - 1,620 lbs/ins Later models used an improved engine with the following differences: - Bore: 85mm, Capacity: 4.086 litres. Max BHP - 80 at governed speed of 3,100 rpm; Max torque - 2.120 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm. RAC Rating - 26.85 hp.
Transmission	Clutch - Borg and Beck, Single dry plate 11 in dia. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 6.414 to 1, 2nd - 3.366 to 1, 3rd - 1.788 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 8.246 to 1: Front axle - Reversed Elliott Rear axle - Full-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.86 to 1: later models - 6.57 to 1. Overall ratios (6.86 to 1) - 44.0 to 1, 23.0 to 1, 11.9 to 1, 6.86 to 1, Reverse - 56.5 to 1. Overall ratios (6.57 to 1) - 42.14 to 1, 21.11 to 1, 11.75 to 1, 6.57 to 1, Reverse - 54.18 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 12; Radius of Action - 190 miles
Dimensions	Length - 15 ft 9 in (internal - 8 ft 4 in); Width - 6 ft 6in (internal - 6 ft 0 in); Height - 7 ft 6 in (internal - 4 ft 9 in); WB - 10 ft; G/C - 9¼ in (rear axle), 15¼ in (belly); TC - 42 ft; Track - 5 ft 4 in (front), 5 ft 3¾ in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 2 tons 8 cwt; Laden - not stated
Body	Body - Composite construction, wooden framework and floor detachable wooden hoopsticks and canvas tilt, 11 in wheelarches, fixed canvas cab integral with body, canvas curtain between driver and van body. Wheelarches extended along inside of van body to form lockers, upholstered squabs fitted on locker tops to seat four passengers. Spare wheel fitted inside body behind driver and secured by straps to half bulkhead. Cab - Semi-rigid with canvas top and detachable side curtains.
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear with hydraulic shock absorbers
Brakes	Foot, hydraulic on all wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	2 piece split disc type 6.00 x 16/10.5-16
Notes	Steering - worm and wheel type. Also shown in AP2782A, Section 7.

Van, 15 cwt, Bedford MWD, 4x2 Crown Copyright^©
Manufacturer	Bedford
RAF Ref No	16A/589
Engine	Bedford, 6 cyl, petrol, OHV. Bore: 85.72 mm (3.375 in), Stroke: 101.6 mm (4 in), Capacity: 3.5 litres (214.7 cu in), Max BHP - 72 at 3,000 rpm, 67 BHP at governed speed of 2,425 rpm; Max torque - 1,932 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm. RAC Rating - 27.34 hp
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate, 10 in diameter. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 7.22 to 1, 2nd - 3.47 to 1, 3rd - 1.71 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 7.15 to 1: Front axle - Reversed Elliott 'I' Beam Rear axle - Full-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.2 to 1: Overall ratios - 44.76 to 1, 21.51 to 1, 10.6 to 1, 6.2 to 1, Reverse - 44.33 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - 40 mph (later 50 mph); MPG - 12; Radius of Action - 240 miles
Dimensions	Length - 14 ft 4½ in (internal - 6 ft 5½ in); Width - 6 ft 6½ in (internal - 5 ft 10½ in, stripped shipping height - 6 ft 1 in); Height - 7 ft 6 in (internal - 4 ft 7 in); WB - 8 ft 3 in; G/C - 9¼ in (rear axle), 16 in (belly); TC - 44 ft; Track - 5 ft 3-3/6 in (front), 4 ft 11-3/8 in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 2 tons 5 cwt; Laden - 3 tons 9½ cwt. Shipping tonnage - 17.07 tons
Body	Body - Fixed sides and tailboard. Detachable canvas tilt carried on three hoops. Cab - Enclosed. Half doors fitted with detachable side curtains. Full width divided windscreen with 2 wipers. Removable canvas hood with gauze covered rear windows.
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear with Luvax hydraulic shock absorbers all round.
Brakes	Foot - Lockheed hydraulic on all wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Divided disc type 6.00 x 16, 8 stud/9.00-16
Notes	Steering - Worm and wheel. Also shown in AP2782A, Section 7.

Van, 15-cwt, Ford C291WF, 4x2
Manufacturer	Ford (Canada)
RAF Ref No	Unknown
Engine	Ford Mercury petrol V8. Bore: 3.19 in (81.2mm), Stroke: 3.75 in (95.23mm), Capacity: 3.91 litres (238.6 cu in), RAC rating - 32.5 hp. Max BHP - 95 at 3,600 rpm; Max torque - 2,112 lbs/ins at 1,800 rpm, compression ratio
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate, 11 in dia. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Front Axle - I section Rear axle - Full floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.67 to 1: Overall ratios - 42.6 to 1, 20.6 to 1, 11.2 to 1, 6.6 to 1, reverse - 52.1 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 10; Radius of Action - 240 miles
Dimensions	Length - 14 ft 0 in (internal - 6 ft 5½ in); Width - 7 ft 2 in (internal - 6 ft 9½ in); Height - 6 ft 4½ in (internal - 1 ft 10 in), with tilt - 7 ft 1 in (internal - 4 ft 6 in); WB - 8 ft 5 in; G/C - 8¼ in (rear axle); TC - 40 ft; Track - 5 ft 7 in (front), 5 ft 5 in (rear):
Weights (less tilt)	Unladen - 2 tons 9 cwt; Laden - 3 tons 14 cwt:
Body	Body - Standard General Service body similar to Bedford MW 15 cwt shown above, except for: - It is slightly wider Toolbox is situated between body and cab. Later models were fitted with detachable hoops and tilt. Cab - Enclosed, side curtains to doors, seats two. Top of cab split and windscreen folds for shipping. Later cabs had reverse slope windscreen and roof hatch. Draw bar gear at rear.
Suspension	Front and rear, semi elliptical with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes	Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	WD Divided type 6.00-16/ 9.00-16
Notes	Electrical system - 6 V.