2782A - Section 25

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Mechanical Transport AP2782A (Section 25) - Office Vehicles

Austin, 3 ton, 6x4, Model K6 equipped with office body Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/645 (Vehicle); 16A660 (Chassis); 16A/959 (Body):
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Moved to AP2782C, Section 12

Austin, 3 ton, 6x4, Model K6 equipped as mobile recruiting office Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1231
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Brockhouse, 5 ton, 4-wheel Mk 2 trailer equipped with office body
RAF Ref No	16A/1259
Chassis details	See entry in Section 15.
Body	Body - Light section steel frame, panelled with sheet metal. Double access doors in each side at centre, detachable steps stowed under body. Two hinged windows in each end of the body. Hinged ventilation panel over each door, extractor fans over windows. A canvas annexe can be erected on each side on a frame supported in sockets on the front and rear bulkheads. Equipment - A desk for two persons fitted at each end of the body, filing cabinets, tables and chairs for use in the annexe. Lighting 230V from external source of supply, cable drum fitted under body.
Dimensions	Length - 15 ft 6 in (with drawbar - 21 ft 6½ in, internal - 14 ft 10 in); Width - 7 ft 0 in (internal - 6 ft 10 in); Height - 10 ft 4 in (internal - 6 ft 5 in);
Weights	Laden - 3 tons 3¼ cwt.
Notes	Also shown in AP278A, Group 4 Was previously 16A/568?

Brockhouse, 3¼ ton, 4-wheel Mk 1 trailer equipped with office body Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	not stated
Chassis details	See entry in Section 15.
Body	Body - Light section steel frame, panelled with sheet metal. Double access doors in each side at centre, detachable steps stowed under body. Two hinged windows in each end of the body. Hinged ventilation panel over each door, extractor fans over windows. A canvas annexe can be erected on each side on a frame supported in sockets on the front and rear bulkheads. Equipment - A desk for two persons fitted at each end of the body, filing cabinets, tables and chairs for use in the annexe. Lighting 230V from external source of supply, cable drum fitted under body.
Dimensions	Length - 15 ft 6 in (with drawbar - 21 ft 6½ in, internal - 14 ft 10 in); Width - 7 ft 0 in (internal - 6 ft 10 in); Height - 10 ft 4 in (internal - 6 ft 5 in);
Weights	Laden - 3 tons 3¼ cwt.
Notes	Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Ford, 3 ton, 6x4, WOT 1 equipped as mobile recruiting office Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/505
Engine	Ford, petrol V8. Bore: 77.79 mm (3.0625 in), Stroke: 95.25 mm (3.75 in), Capacity: 3.62 litres (221 cu in), RAC rating - 30.01 hp. Max BHP - 60 at 2,840 rpm; Max torque - 1,800 lbs/ins at 2,000 rpm.
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate, 11-1/8 in dia. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 6.4 to 1, 2nd - 3.1 to 1, 3rd - 1.69 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 7.82 to 1: Front axle - 'H' section beam. Rear axle - Full floating, spiral bevel drive, ratios 6.67 to 1. Overall ratios - 42.68 to 1, 20.6 to 11.27 to 1, 6.67 to 1, reverse - 52.16 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 8; Radius of Action - 125 miles
Dimensions	Length - 24 ft 0 in (internal - 15 ft 0 in); Width - 7 ft 4 in (internal - 7 ft 0 in); Height - 9 ft 3 in (internal - 6 ft 3 in); WB - 13 ft 8½ in BC - 3 ft 6-1/8 in; G/C - 9 in (centre axle); TC - 59 ft; Track - 5 ft 9 in (front), 5 ft 5 in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - not stated; Laden - 5 tons 4½ cwt.
Body	Cab - All metal enclosed type, seating driver and one passenger. Body - Composite construction, sheet metal on outside and wood on inside. Two sliding windows on either side and two fixed window in front. Fully opening double doors at rear. Stationery racks along the sides at cantrail. Spare wheel locker at rear of body, under chassis. Equipment - Double office desk with two chairs, safe, coach seats for five persons. Four 6V accumulators in box on floor. Rectifier for charging accumulators can be plugged into 220-250V local supply. Electrical generator driven by Alco petrol engine is used when local supply is not available for charging; charging unit switch board. Public address equipment. Four electric lights in roof. Towing equipment - Towing loops at end of main frame members.
Suspension	Front - Semi-elliptical , Rear - Inverted semi-elliptical trunnion mounted at centre
Brakes	Foot, mechanical on all wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on all wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Divided type or 3-piece/10.50-16 singles on all wheels.
Notes	Steering - Worm and sector. Electrical equipment - 6V, negative earth.

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