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Mechanical Transport AP2782A (Section 7) - Cars, Passenger and Light Vans
When a vehicle appears in more than one edition of AP2782, the technical details have been assembled from all available data.
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Bedford, 15 cwt, 4x2, Model MW chassis, with GS
Tender Body
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/589 |
| Engine | Bedford, 6 cyl, petrol, OHV. Bore: 3-3/8 in, Stroke: 4 in, Capacity: 3.5 litres, Max BHP - 72 at 3,000 rpm, 67 BHP at governed speed of 2,425 rpm; Max torque - 1,952 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm. |
| Transmission |
Clutch - Single dry plate 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 - 'I' Beam Rear axle - Full-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.2 to 1: Overall ratios (6.86 to 1) - 44.76 to 1, 21.51.0 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 in (front), 4 ft 11½ 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 hydraulic shock absorbers all round. |
| Brakes | Foot, 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 | Also shown in AP2782A, Section 7. |
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Commer, 15 cwt, 4x2, Model Q2 with Van Body
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| 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. |
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Guy, 15 cwt, 4x2, Ant GS Tender
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Ford, 4x2, Model WOA2 Utility
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| RAF Ref No | 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 - 12.82 to 1, 7.28 to 1, 6.9 to 1, 4.55 to 1, reverse - 16.51 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 - 8 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 - 15 cwt; Laden - 14 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 | Disc type/9.00-13 |
| Notes | Steering - Worm and roller. Electrical system - 6 V (later models - 12 V). Also shown in AP2782, Group 1. |
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Hillman, 10 cwt, 4x2, Model Minx Van
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| 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/Suspension/Brakes | 4 seater saloon with luggage boot. Semi elliptical leaf springs, front and rear. Hand and foot brakes - mechanical on all wheels. |
| Tyres | 5.00-16 |
| Notes | |
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Hillman, 10 cwt, 4x2, Convertible Van
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/477 |
| 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/Suspension/Brakes | 4 seater saloon with luggage boot. Semi elliptical leaf springs, front and rear. Hand and foot brakes - mechanical on all wheels. |
| Tyres | 5.00-16 |
| Notes | |
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Hillman Minx, 4x2, Saloon
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| 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. Semi elliptical leaf springs, front and rear. Hand and foot brakes - mechanical on all wheels. |
| Tyres | 5.00-16 |
| Notes | Also shown in AP2782, Group 1 |
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Humber, 4x2, Pullman AOC Car
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/894 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Humber, 4x2, Super Snipe Saloon Car
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/825 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Humber, 4x2, Super Snipe Saloon Car Postwar Model Mk 2
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1266 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
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| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Humber, 4x2, Heavy Utility
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Standard, 10 cwt, 4x2, 12
hp Van
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| 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 AP2782, Group 1. |
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Humber, 4x2, AOC Pullman Car (Armoured)
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/824 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
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| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Car, Saloon, 4x2, Humber Hawk Mk 1 |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
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| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Car, Saloon, 4x2, Humber Hawk Mk 2 |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Standard, 12 cwt, 4x2, chassis with DRLS Van body
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Vauxhall 4x2, 14 hp Saloon
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/465 |
| Engine | Vauxhall, 6 cyl, OHV, petrol. 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/Suspension/Brakes | 4 door, 4 seater saloon with sliding roof. Front - independent front wheel springing of torsion bar type, Rear - semi elliptical , Hydraulic shock absorbers on all wheels. 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 AP2782, Group 1. |
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Humber 4x2, Hawk, Saloon Car, Mk 3 |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1218 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Commer, 15 cwt, 4x2, Model Q15
with GS body
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Hillman, 4x2, 10 hp Light Utility |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/820 (Mk 2); 16A/821 (Mk 2a); 16A/822 (Mk 2b) |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Humber, 4x2, Heavy Utility
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 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 AP2782, Group 1. |
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Chevrolet, 4x4, Model C8A, Heavy Utility |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| 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 AP2782, Group 1. |
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Land-Rover Car, 10 cwt, 4x4, Rover 11.96 hp (1.6 litre) 5 cwt, 4x4, Land-Rover Car, 5 cwt, 4x4, Land-Rover Car, with Power Take Off, (1.6 litre)
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No |
16A/1269 (no PTO); 16A/1390 (with PTO) |
| Engine | Rover, petrol, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, 1.6 litre - 50 bhp @4,000 rpm, |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 11ft 4in; Width - 5ft 2in; Height - 6ft 3in (hood up), 4ft 5in (hood down, windscreen folded); WB - 6ft 8in; G/C - 8½in; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - 18 cwt; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | General purpose passenger and load-carrying open truck with good cross-country performance. |
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5 cwt, 4x4, Land-Rover Car, with Power Take Off (2 litre)
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1404 |
| Engine | Rover, petrol, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, 2.0 litre - 52 bhp @ 4,000 rpm. |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 11ft 4in; Width - 5ft 2in; Height - 6ft 3in (hood up), 4ft 5in (hood down, windscreen folded); WB - 6ft 8in; G/C - 8½in; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - 18 cwt; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | General purpose passenger and load-carrying open truck with good cross-country performance. |
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Ford, 8 cwt, 4x2, Model CO11DF Utility
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | not stated |
| 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 AP2782, Group 1. |
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Ford, 5 cwt, 4x4, Model GPW Car
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/630; 16A/1216; 16A/1217 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 11ft 0in; Width - 5ft 4in (handling grips on outer side of body detached - 5ft 0in); Height - 6ft 0in (hood up), 4ft 4in (hood down); WB - 6ft 8in; G/C -8½in (Front Axle), 9½in (Transfer Case) ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - 1-ton; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Generally known as 'JEEP' |
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Willys, 5 cwt,
4x4, Model MB
Car
Crown Copyright© |
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/630; 16A/1216; 16A/1217 |
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| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 11ft 0in; Width - 5ft 4in (handling grips on outer side of body detached - 5ft 0in); Height - 6ft 0in (hood up), 4ft 4in (hood down); WB - 6ft 8in; G/C -8½in (Front Axle), 9½in (Transfer Case) ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - 1-ton; Laden - : |
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| Tyres | |
| Notes | Generally known as 'JEEP' |
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Austin, 16 hp Saloon Car
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| RAF Ref No |
16A/869 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
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| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Ford, 15 cwt, 4x2, Model WOT2H, GS Van
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/903 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Length | |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
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| Notes | |
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Daimler, 4x2, Straight Eight, AOC Car
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/2061 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Daimler, 4x2, 24 hp, AOC Car
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1253 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Rolls Royce, 4x2, Phantom III, AOC Car
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1252 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Rolls Royce, 4x2, Wraith, AOC Car
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1252 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Standard, 4x2, Vanguard Saloon Car
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1275 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Standard , 4x2, Vanguard Estate Car
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1292 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Standard, 12 cwt, 4x2, Vanguard Utility Standard, 12 cwt, 4x2, Pick Up Mk 1 Utility
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1294 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Standard, 12 cwt, 4x2, Vanguard Van Standard, 12 cwt, 4x2, Vanguard Van Mk 1
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1293 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Humber 4x2, Pullman Mk 3 Limousine
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1499 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Humber, 4x2, Super Snipe Mk 3
Limousine
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1405 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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