2782E - Ambulances

Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation

Mechanical Transport AP2782E Book 1, Section 1 - Ambulances

Item	Vehicle
1	Ambulance, 2-Stretcher, 4x2, Bedford A2Z
2	Ambulance, 4-Stretcher, 4x4, Austin K9
3	Ambulance, 2/3-Stretcher, 4x2, Bedford A2Z
4	Ambulance, 2/1-Stretcher, 4x4, Rover 4
5	Ambulance, 2/1-Stretcher, 4x4, Rover 9
6	Ambulance, 2-stretcher, 4x2, Bedford CAL
7	Ambulance, 2/4-stretcher, 4x4, Rover 9
8	Ambulance, 4-stretcher, LHD Rover
9	Ambulance, Clinic, 12-seater, 4x2, Bedford PJK
10	Ambulance, Domestic, 2-stretcher, 4x2, Bedford CF

Ambulance, 2-Stretcher, 4x2, Bedford A2Z Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/2113 (Vehicle); 16A/2114 (Chassis):
Engine	Bedford A2, 75 bhp @ 3,200rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 18ft 3in; Width - 7ft 1in; Height - 8ft 11in; WB -9ft 11in ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 2-tons 16 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Special duties only between hospitals.

Ambulance, 4-Stretcher, 4x4, Austin K9 Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	(UK use) 16A/2245 (Vehicle); 16A/1549 (Chassis); 16A/2293 (Body): (Overseas use) 16A/2136 (Vehicle); 16A/1549 (Chassis); 16A/2293 (Body):
Engine	Austin Series 2, petrol 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 90 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 18ft 3in; Width - 7ft 5in; Height - 9ft 5in; WB -11ft 6in ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 4-tons 7 cw; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Immediate crash/rescue duties

Ambulance, 2/3-Stretcher, 4x2, Bedford A2Z Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/2130 (Vehicle); 16A/2114 (Chassis):
Engine	Bedford A2, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 75 bhp @ 3,200rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 18ft 3in; Width - 6ft 10in; Height - 8ft 3½in; WB - 9ft 11in; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 2-tons 11 cw; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Primarily for transfer and conveyance of casualties from a crash/rescue ambulance to Unit Sick Quarters or hospital.

Ambulance, 2/1-Stretcher, 4x4, Rover 4 Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1912 (Vehicle);16A/2283 (Chassis); 16A/2302 (Body):
Engine	Rover 2-litre, petrol, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, 52 bhp @ 4,000 rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 15ft 5in; Width - 7ft 6in; Height - 6ft 3in; WB - 8ft 11in; G/C - 8in; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 1-ton 14 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Intended for operation in mountainous and desert conditions. Accommodation fro driver and medical officer in cab with two stretcher and an attendant cases, or three sitting, one stretcher and an attendant. Comprehensive crash/rescue equipment carried for emergency use.

Ambulance, 2/1-Stretcher, 4x4, Rover 9 Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/2551 (Vehicle); 16A/2661 (Chassis); 16A/2662 (Body):
Engine	Rover 2¼-litre, petrol, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, 77 bhp @ 4,200 rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 15ft 6in; Width - 6ft 3in; Height - 7ft 0in; WB - 9ft 1in; G/C -9¾in ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 1-ton 17 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Intended for operation in mountainous and desert conditions. Two stretcher cases, four sitting and an attendant. Locker provided for stowage of comprehensive crash equipment for emergency use.

Ambulance, 2-stretcher, 4x2, Bedford CAL
RAF Ref No
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 4.41m; Width - 1.94m; Height - 2.22m; WB - 2.64m; G/C - 150mm; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Based on the Bedford Dormobile

Ambulance, 2/4-stretcher, 4x4, Rover 9
RAF Ref No
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 4.74m; Width - 1.88m; Height - 1.99m; WB - 2.77m; G/C -250mm ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Used as an airfield crash/rescue vehicle

Ambulance, 4-stretcher, LHD Rover
RAF Ref No
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 4.39m; Width - 2.13m; Height - 2.69m (with beacon fitted); WB - 2.56m; G/C - 250mm; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Based on the Forward Control 1-tonne Land Rover

Ambulance, Clinic, 12-seater, 4x2, Bedford PJK
RAF Ref No
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - 4.17m; G/C - 190mm; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Based on a Bedford bus

Ambulance, Domestic, 2-stretcher, 4x2, Bedford CF
RAF Ref No
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 6.14m; Width - 2.13m; Height - 2.51m; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

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