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Mechanical Transport  AP2782E Book 1, Section 3 - Coaches

 
Item Vehicle
1 Motor Coach, 4x2, 10-seater, Aircrew, Bedford A3LZ
2

Motor Coach, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford A2Z
3 Motor Coach, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford D1Z
4 Motor Coach, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford D1Z2
5 Motor Coach, 4x2, 29 or 31-seater, Bedford SB
6 Motor Coach, 4x2, 30-seater with Ambulance role, Bedford SB
7 Motor Coach, 4x2, 30-seater with Ambulance role, Bedford SB
8 Motor Coach, 4x2, 39-seater with Ambulance role, Bedford SB
9

Motor Coach, Large, with ambulance role, 4x2, 37-seater, Bedford NJM
10

Motor Coach, Dennis Javelin
11

Motor Coach, Large, 4x2, 39-seater, LHD, Bedford SB3
12

Motor Coach, Large, 4x2, 39-seater, RHD, Bedford SB3
13

Motor Coach, Large, 4x2, with Ambulance role, 39-seater, LHD, Bedford SB3
14

Coach, 4x2, 43-seat, Bedford SB4
15

Coach, dog demonstration team, adapted with kennels, Bedford SB3
16

Motor Coach, Large, RAF Band, 4x2, 40-seater, Leyland Leopard PSU5 D5R
17

Motor Coach, Large with Ambulance role, 4x2, 54-seater, Leyland Leopard PSU5 D5R
18

Motor Coach, Small, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford CDJ 1BZO
19

Motor Coach, Small, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford CDJ 1Z2
20

Motor Coach, Small, 4x2, 14-seater, Ford Transit

 

Motor Coach, 4x2, 10-seater, Aircrew, Bedford A3LZ

Motor Coach, 4x2, 10-seater, Aircrew, Bedford A3LZ

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RAF Ref No 16A/2131 (Vehicle); 16A/2168 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 76 bhp @ 3,200 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length -21ft 4in ; Width - 7ft 6in; Height - 9ft 10in; WB - 11ft 11in; G/C - 9¼in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 3-tons 1 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes For conveyance of aircrew in ventilated suits.  The coach tows a trailer-mounted air conditioning plant (16A/2204) so that a supply of ventilating air is available at all times the vehicle is in operation.

 

Motor Coach, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford A2Z

Motor Coach, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford A2Z

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RAF Ref No 16A/2280 (rear doors, insulated roof); 16A/2201 (rear doors, plain roof); 16A/2281 (no rear doors, plain roof):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 76 bhp @ 3,200 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 18ft 4in; Width - 6ft 8in; Height - 8ft 1in; WB - 9ft 11in; G/C -7½in ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2-tons 6 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres General purpose personnel carrier with accommodation for fourteen including the driver.
Notes  

 

Motor Coach, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford D1Z

Motor Coach, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford D1Z

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RAF Ref No 16A/2363
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl,ohv,  liquid cooled, 100 bhp @ 3,600 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 18ft 5in; Width - 6ft 7in; Height - 8ft in; WB -9ft 11in ; G/C - 11in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2-tons 8 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes General purpose personnel carrier with accommodation for fourteen including the driver.

 

Motor Coach, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford D1Z2

Motor Coach, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford D1Z2

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RAF Ref No  (Vehicle) - 16A/2502 (RHD); 16A/2572 (LHD):

(Chassis) - 16A/2373:
Engine Bedford, 214 cu in, petrol, 6-cyl in-line,ohv,  liquid cooled, 100 bhp @ 3,600 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 18ft 3¾in; Width -6ft 7¾in ; Height -7ft 10in ; WB -9ft 11in ; G/C - 8in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2-tons 4 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes General purpose personnel carrier with accommodation for fourteen including the driver.

 

Motor Coach, 4x2, 29 or 31-seater, Bedford SB

Motor Coach, 4x2, 29 or 31-seater, Bedford SB

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RAF Ref No  (Vehicle) - 16A/1627 (29 Seater); 16A/1465 (31 Seater)

(Chassis) -  16A/1513 (29 & 31 Seater)

(Body) - 16A/1513 (31 Seater); 16A/1514 (31 Seater)
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 110 bhp @ 3,200 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 27ft 3in (29 seater), 29ft 0in (31 seater); Width - 7ft 3in (29 seater), 7ft 6in (31 seater); Height - 9ft 10in (29 seater), 9ft 3in (31 seater); WB - 17ft 2in (both); G/C - 10in (both); TC - :
Weights Unladen - 4 tons 9 cwt (29 seater), 3 tons 10 cwt (31 seater); Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes General purpose personnel carrier.  The two types of body fitted were basically similar differing mainly in weight and size.

 

Motor Coach, 4x2, 30-seater with Ambulance role, Bedford SB

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RAF Ref No 16A/1847 (Vehicle); 16A/1513 (Chassis); 16A/1514 (Body):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 110 bhp @ 3,200 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 28ft 10in; Width - 7ft 6in; Height - 10ft 0in; WB - 17ft 2in; G/C - 10in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 4 tons 12 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes General purpose personnel carrier.

 

Motor Coach, 4x2, 30-seater with Ambulance role, Bedford SB

Motor Coach, 4x2, 30-seater with Ambulance role, Bedford SB

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RAF Ref No 16A/2309 (RHD); 16A/2318 (LHD); 16A/2263 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 110 bhp @ 3,200 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 29ft 9½in; Width - 8ft 0in; Height - 9ft 7in; WB - 18ft 0in; G/C - 10in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 4 tons 7 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes General purpose personnel carrier.  The right drive version may be rapidly converted to a 16 stretcher ambulance.

 

Motor Coach, 4x2, 39-seater with Ambulance role, Bedford SB

Motor Coach, 4x2, 39-seater with Ambulance role, Bedford SB

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RAF Ref No 16A/2707 (RHD); 16A/2705 (LHD)
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 100 bhp @ 3,200 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length -30ft 4¾in ; Width - 8ft 0in; Height - 9ft 7in; WB - 18ft 0in; G/C - 10in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 4 tons 17 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes For transporting 39 seated passengers and for conversion to temporary ambulance role for 16 stretcher cases in an emergency.

 

Motor Coach, Large, with ambulance role, 4x2, 37-seater, Bedford NJM
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 9.20m; Width - 2.93m; Height - 2.90m; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Motor Coach, Dennis Javelin
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Motor Coach, Large, 4x2, 39-seater, LHD, Bedford SB3
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 9.27m; Width - 2.92m; Height - 2.44m; WB - 5.49m; G/C - 250mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Most of these had the first two seat removed making them 37-seaters.

 

Motor Coach, Large, 4x2, 39-seater, RHD, Bedford SB3
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 9.27m; Width - 2.92m; Height - 2.44m; WB - 5.49m; G/C - 250mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Most of these had the first two seat removed making them 37-seaters.

 

Motor Coach, Large, 4x2, with Ambulance role, 39-seater, LHD, Bedford SB3
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 9.27m; Width - 2.92m; Height - 2.44m; WB - 5.49m; G/C -250mm ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Most of these had the first two seat removed making them 37-seaters and could carry 16 stretchers in the ambulance role.

 

Coach, 4x2, 43-seat, Bedford SB4
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Coach, dog demonstration team, adapted with kennels, Bedford SB3
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Motor Coach, Large, RAF Band, 4x2, 40-seater, Leyland Leopard PSU5 D5R
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 11.87m; Width - 3.18m; Height - 2.54m; WB - 6.10m; G/C - 220mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Motor Coach, Large with Ambulance role, 4x2, 54-seater, Leyland Leopard PSU5 D5R
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 11.87m; Width - 3.18m; Height - 2.54m; WB - 6.10m; G/C - 220mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Motor Coach, Small, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford CDJ 1BZO
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 5.66m; Width - 2.03m; Height - 2.64m; WB - 3.02m; G/C - 200mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Motor Coach, Small, 4x2, 14-seater, Bedford CDJ 1Z2
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 5.66m; Width - 2.03m; Height - 2.64m; WB - 3.05m; G/C - 200mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Motor Coach, Small, 4x2, 14-seater, Ford Transit
RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 5.18m; Width - 2.06m; Height - 2.11m; WB - 3.00m; G/C - 180mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

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