2782A - Section 17

Mechanical Transport AP2782A (Section 17) - Bomb and Torpedo Carrying Vehicles

Austin, 3 ton, 6x4, Model K3YX chassis, equipped for bomb carrying Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/643
Engine	Austin, 6 cyl, petrol, OHV. Bore: 87.31 mm (3.437 in), Stroke: 111.12 mm (4.375 in), Capacity: 3.995 litres (243.8 cu in). Max BHP - 82 at 2,900 rpm; Max torque - 2,065 lbs/ins at 1,400 rpm. RAC Rating - 28.37 hp
Transmission	Clutch - Borg and Beck single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 6.58 to 1, 2nd - 3.48 to 1, 3rd - 1.71 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 6.57 to 1: Auxiliary Box - 2 speed. Ratios - 1 to 1 (High) and 1.87 to 1 (Low). Rear axle - Overhead worm drive, ratio - 7.75 to 1. Overall ratios (High) - 51.0 to 1, 27.0 to 1, 13.26 to 1, 7.75 to 1, Reverse - 51.0 to 1. Overall ratios (Low) - 95.6 to 1, 50.6 to 1, 24.8 to 1,14.5 to 1, Reverse - 95.6 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 7; Radius of Action - 210 miles
Dimensions	Length - 22 ft 6 in (internal - 15 ft 0 in); Width - 7 ft 7 in (internal - 7 ft 4 in); Height - 7 ft 2½ in (internal - 6 in chock rails); WB - 12 ft 9 in; BC - 4 ft 0 in; G/C - 9½ in (rear bogie); TC - 57 ft 5 in (Right), 56 ft 8 in (left); Track - 5 ft 8-1/8 in (front & rear).
Weights	Unladen - not stated; Laden - 7 tons 11½ cwt.
Body	Cab - All steel construction; ventilator in back panel. Bucket seats accommodating driver and one passenger. Driver's seat adjustable (three positions). Cab top detachable. Body - Flat platform with hinged 6 in chock rails along the sides and the back, fixed chock rail at the front. All metal construction. Equipment - Mechanical tyre pump mounted on the offside of the main gearbox. Carrier for two four-gallon jerricans, one one-gallon oil can and a tool box. Leaf spring mounted towing hook.
Suspension	Front - semi elliptical. Rear - inverted semi-elliptical spring pivoted at centre.
Brakes	Foot, Hydraulic servo assisted on all wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Dunlop two piece wheels or 6.00-20 3-piece/9.00-20 0r 10.50-20
Notes	Steering - 'Bishop' Cam and roller, model 'DQ'. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Eagle, 5 ton, 4-whelled trailer, equipped for bomb carrying Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1137
Chassis details	See entry at top of this page
Body	Flat platform with hinged 6 in chock rails along the sides and the back, fixed chock rail at the front. All metal construction.
Dimensions	Overall: Length (drawbar horizontal) - 21 ft 11½ in; Width - 7 ft 7 in; Height - 4 ft 0 in; Body: Length - 15 ft 3 in (internal - 15 ft); Width - 7 ft 7 in (internal - 7 ft 4 in); Loading Height - 3 ft 6 in;
Notes	Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Tasker semi trailer, 8 ton, 2-whell drop frame, equipped for torpedo carrying Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	not stated
Chassis	Tractor unit - Bedford OXC, details of which can be found in Group 3. Semi-trailer - Tasker drop-frame semi-trailer.
Body	Body - Trailer is fitted with a superstructure to carry either: - Five Mk XII torpedoes Four Mk XIII torpedoes
Dimensions	Vehicle - Length - 35 ft 1 in; Width - 9 ft 1 in; Height - 7 ft 1 in. Trailer - Length - 21 ft 6 in; Width - 9 ft 1 in; Height - not stated.
Weights	Unladen - 5 tons 2¾ cwt Laden (4 x Mk XIII) - 9 tons 13 cwt, (5 x Mk XII) - 9 tons 17 cwt::
Suspension	not stated
Tyres	Four 10.50-20 singles (in-line)
Brakes	not stated