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Mechanical Transport AP2782C (Section 17) - Refuellers and Tankers (Fuel, Oil and Water)


A, B, C, etc indicates that more than than one vehicle was covered by this item in this edition of AP2782, whilst (new) indicates that this vehicle replaced an earlier vehicle as that item.

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AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,000 gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; K8913 flters)

   
1 (new) Hands, 10 ton, 4 wheeled, trailer equipped as 1,000 gallon HTP Fuel Carrier    
2 AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVGAS refueller (Hose type)    
3 AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVGAS refueller (Boom-type)    
4 AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; K5518 filters)    
5 AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; PTO, K5518 filters)    
6 AEC, 6x4, Mammoth Major Mk 3 chassis equipped as Truck/Gasoline carrying, 2,500 gallon    
7 Bedford, 4x4, Model QLC chassis equipped as 850-gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; PM55A filters)    
8 Bedford, 4x4, Model QLC chassis equipped as 950-gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; PTO, K8913 filters)    
9 Bedford, 7-ton, 4x2, Type SH chassis equipped as 950-gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; open line and pressure)    
10

Phoenix 2,000-gal, AVTUR refueller (Hose Type; Tractor and Semmi-trailer)

   
11 Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVTUR /pressure refueller (PTO, 500 gal/min)    
12 Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as  2,500-gallon, AVTUR/pressure refueller (PTO; 300 gpm)    
13 Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as Truck/Tanker fuel transporting (2,500 gallon)    
14 Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as 2,500-gallon, AVTUR/pressure refueller, (PTO; 500 gpm)    
15 Bedford, 4x2, Type SH chassis equipped as 950-gallon, Water Methanol refueller    
16 Brockhouse, Mk 2 Trailer chassis equipped as Water Methanol refueller    
16 (new) AEC, 4x2, Mercury, 10-ton, chassia equipped as 2000-gallon, Dual-Purpose refueller Mk 4, Air Transportable    
17 Brockhouse, 5-ton, Mk 2, 4-wheeled trailer with 900-gallon petrol tank    
18 Eagle, 5 ton, 4-wheel trailer chassis equipped as 900-gallon AVGAS refueller    
19 Austin, 1-ton, 4x4, GS Mk 1 chassis fitted with 200-gallon water tank    
20

Bedford, 3 ton, 4x2, Model OYC chassis fitted with 500-gallon water tank

   
20 (new) AEC, 6x4, 10-ton chassis Model 0859 equipped as 1,500-gallon, HTP refueller    
21 Bedford, 3-ton, 4x4, Type RL chassis fitted with 600-gallon Water Tank    
22 Bedford, 3 ton, 4x2, Model OLAC chassis fitted with 670-gallon water tank    
23 Bedford, 4x4, QL chassis fitted with 950-gallon water tank    
23 (new) Bedford, 7-ton, 4x2, Chassis-Model TK FLC5 equipped as 1,000-gallon, Open line refueller Mk 1

Bedford, 7-ton, 4x2, Chassis-Model TK FLC5 equipped as 1,000-gallon, Dual purpose refueller Mk 2

   
24

1 ton, 2-wheeled trailer chassis fitted with 180-gallon water tank Mk 1 (FV 2402 (B)1)

   
24A 1 ton, 2-wheeled trailer chassis fitted with 180-gallon water tank Mk 2 (FV 2402 (B)2)    
25 Brockhouse, Mk 2, trailer chassis equipped as 450-gallon oil tanker    
26 Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis as 2,500-gallon, AVTUR/Pressure refueller (PTO; 300 gpm)    
27 Bedford, 3-ton, 4x4, Type RLC chassis fitted with 600-gal, Water Tank    
28 Leyland, 10 ton, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as 2,500-gallon, AVTUR/AVGAS, Pressure/Open Line refueller Mk 3    
29 Bedford, 3-ton, 4x2, Type SLCG chassis equipped as 600-gal, Aircraft  Domestic Water Replenishment Tank    
30 Eagle, 4-wheeled trailer equipped as 450-gallon Oil Replenishment Tanker Mk 2    
31 AEC, 6x4, 10-ton, chassis Model  0859, with Trailer Fuel Carrier, equipped as 8,000-gallon, High Capacity Refueller and Trailer    
32 Bedford, 3-ton, 4x4, GS, RLC (Diesel engine) chassis equipped as Truck, 1,000-gallon, Refueller Mk 3, Tactical Air Transportable    

 

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,000 gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; K8913 flters)

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,000 gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; K8913 flters) - right side

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,000 gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; K8913 flters) - from left

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RAF Ref No 16A/1500 (Vehicle); 16A/617 (Chassis):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Hands, 10 ton, 4 wheeled, trailer equipped as 1,000 gallon HTP Fuel Carrier

Hands, 10 ton, 4 wheeled, trailer equipped as 1,000 gallon HTP Fuel Carrier

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RAF Ref No 16A/2405
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVGAS refueller (Hose type)

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVGAS refueller (Hose type)

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RAF Ref No 16A/554 (Vehicle); 16A/613 (Chassis)
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVGAS refueller (Boom-type)

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVGAS refueller (Boom-type)

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RAF Ref No 16A/620 (Vehicle); 16A/617 (Chassis):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; K5518 filters)

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854, 2,500 gallon AVTUR refueller

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RAF Ref No 16A/1394 (Vehicle); 16A/617 (Chassis):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854 chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; PTO, K5518 filters)

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 6x6, 2,500-gallon, AEC 0854 (Avtur/Avtag, Boom type, open line)

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RAF Ref No 16A/1473 (Vehicle); 16A/617 (Chassis):
Engine AEC type A196, diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 95 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 25ft 6in; Width - 7ft 6in; Height - 10ft 6in; WB - 19ft 2in; G/C - ; TC
Weights Unladen -  10 tons 12 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Open-line refueller, delivery through two Stream-Line Type K5518 filters to two single nozzles booms.

 

AEC, 6x4, Mammoth Major Mk 3 chassis equipped as Truck/Gasoline carrying, 2,500 gallon

AEC, 6x4, Mammoth Major Mk 3 chassis equipped as Truck/Gasoline carrying, 2,500 gallon - from front

AEC, 6x4, Mammoth Major Mk 3 chassis equipped as Truck/Gasoline carrying, 2,500 gallon - from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/1625 (Vehicle); 16A/1594 (Chassis):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Bedford, 4x4, Model QLC chassis equipped as 850-gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; PM55A filters)

Bedford, 4x4, Model QL, 850-gallon AVTUR refueller (with booms)

Bedford, 4x4, Model QL, 850-gallon AVTUR refueller (with booms)

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RAF Ref No 16A/1297 (Vehicle); 16A/695 (Chassis):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Bedford, 4x4, Model QLC chassis equipped as 950-gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; PTO, K8913 filters)

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 3-ton, 4x4, 950-gallon, Bedford QLC

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 3-ton, 4x4, 950-gallon, Bedford QLC (Avtur/Avtag, boom type, open line )

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RAF Ref No 16A/1393 (Vehicle); 16A/695 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 72 bhp @ 3,000 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 19ft 7in; Width - 7ft 2in; Height - 9ft 8in; WB - 12ft 0in; G/C - 1ft 0in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 5 tons 6 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Open-line refueller; delivery through two single-nozzle booms each supplied through a Stream-Line, Type K8913 filter.  Maximum pumping rate 100 gpm

 

Bedford, 7-ton, 4x2, Type SH chassis equipped as 950-gallon AVTUR refueller (Boom-type; open line and pressure)

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 7-ton, 4x2, 950-gallon, Bedford SH (Avtur/Avtag, boom type, pressure/open line )

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RAF Ref No 16A/1639 (Vehicle); 16A/1638 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 110 bhp @ 3,200 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 22ft 8in; Width - 7ft 8in; Height - 10ft 0in (normal), 7ft 8½in (cut-down); WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 6 tons 15 cwt ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Open-line or pressure refueller; Open-line refuelling through two single-nozzle booms.  Pressure refuelling through a single hose.  Maximum pumping rate 150 gpm.

 

Phoenix 2,000-gal, AVTUR refueller (Hose Type; Tractor and Semmi-trailer)

Semi-Trailer, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, two (twin) wheeled, 2,000-gal, Carrimore (drop frame) (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure/Open line)

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RAF Ref No 16A/1602 (T(Tractor) Ford V-8 Commercial, petrol, 8-cyl, 85 bhp @ 3,500 rpmractor); 16A/1601 (Semi-trailer); 16A/1603 (Semi-trailer chassis):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 32ft 7in; Width - 7ft 9in; Height - 8ft 4in; WB - ; G/C - 10in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 10 tons 17 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Open-line or pressure refueller

 

Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as 2,500 gallon AVTUR /pressure refueller (PTO, 500 gal/min)

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 6x4, Leyland 19H/1E, (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure 500-gal/min)

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RAF Ref No 16A/1640 (Vehicle); 16A/1593 (Chassis):
Engine Leyland, Type EO/600/191, 207, 208 or 209, Diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 27ft 9in; Width - 8ft 3in; Height - 10 ft 6½in (normal), 9ft 11½in (cut down); WB - 15ft 6in; G/C - 1ft 2in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 14 tons 4 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Pressure refueller; adaptor sets available for conversion to open-line refueller.  Delivery to two 60ft hoses fitted with hose coupling units.  Each adaptor set consists of a Y-branch coupling unit to connect to one of the existing hose coupling units, four 10ft and two delivery nozzles.  Two such sets are required to adapt both hoses of the refueller.  Hose reels are power operated for rewind purposes

 

Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as  2,500-gallon, AVTUR/pressure refueller (PTO; 300 gpm)

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 6x4, 2,500-gallon, 300 gpm, Leyland 19H/1E (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure/Open Line Mk 1)

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RAF Ref No 16A/1933 (Vehicle); 16A/1593 (Chassis):
Engine Leyland, Type EO/600/191, 207, 208 or 209, Diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 28ft 0in; Width - 7ft 10in; Height - 11 ft 9in (normal), 10ft 9½in (cut down); WB - 15ft 6in; G/C - 1ft 1in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 14 tons 12 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Dual purpose refueller.  Delivery to two 60ft hoses fitted with hose coupling units or alternatively, to two single nozzle booms.  Chassis is fitted with Westinghouse power assisted steering.  Hose reels are hand cranking type for rewind.

 

Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as Truck/Tanker fuel transporting (2,500 gallon)

Truck, Tanker, Fuel, 2,500-gallon, 10-ton, 6x4,Leyland 19H/1E from front

Truck, Tanker, Fuel, 2,500-gallon, 10-ton, 6x4,Leyland 19H/1E from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/1745 (Vehicle); 16A/1593 (Chassis):
Engine Leyland, Diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm 
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 27ft 3in; Width - 8ft 3in; Height - 11ft 2in; WB - 15ft 6in; G/C - 1ft 1in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 11 tons 17 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Bulk fuel carrying vehicle provided with power driven pumping equipment.

 

Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as 2,500-gallon, AVTUR/pressure refueller, (PTO; 500 gpm)

Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as 2,500-gallon, AVTUR/pressure refueller, (PTO; 500 gpm) - from rear

Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as 2,500-gallon, AVTUR/pressure refueller, (PTO; 500 gpm) - from front

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RAF Ref No 16A/2214 (Vehicle); 16A/2540 (Chassis):
Engine Leyland, Type EO/600/191, 207, 208 or 209, Diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 27ft 10in; Width - 8ft 6in; Height -11ft 10½in (normal), 10ft 5in (cut down) ; WB - 15ft 6in; G/C - 1ft 1in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 15 tons 3 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Dual purpose refueller.  Delivery to two 60ft hoses fitted with hose coupling units or alternatively, to two single nozzle booms.  Chassis is fitted with Westinghouse power assisted steering.  Hose reels are electrically operated for winding and unwinding purposes.

 

Bedford, 4x2, Type SH chassis equipped as 950-gallon, Water Methanol refueller

Truck, Tanker, Water Methanol, 7-ton, 4x2, 950-gallon, Bedford SH (Pressure)

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RAF Ref No 16A/2109 (Vehicle); 16A/1638 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 110 bhp @ 3,200 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 22ft 5in; Width - 7ft 4in; Height - 9ft 9in (normal), 7ft 8½in (cut-down); WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - 10in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 6 tons 2 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Pressure refueller with single delivery hose.  Maximum pumping rate of 100 gpm against pressure of 25lb/in2.  A Rellumit filter is fitted instead of the Stream-Line filters and pumping equipment is resistant to corrosion by methanol-water.

 

Brockhouse, Mk 2 Trailer chassis equipped as Water Methanol refueller

Trailer, Water Methanol, Brockhouse, 5-ton, 4-wheel Mk 2 chassis - from front

Trailer, Water Methanol, Brockhouse, 5-ton, 4-wheel Mk 2 chassis - from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/1757 (Vehicle); 16A/1116 (Chassis):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

AEC, 4x2, Mercury, 10-ton, chassis equipped as 2000-gallon, Dual-Purpose refueller Mk 4, Air Transportable

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 4x2, 2000-gallon, Air Transportable, AEC Mercury Mk 2 (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure/Open Line Mk 4) from front

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 4x2, 2000-gallon, Air Transportable, AEC Mercury Mk 2 (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure/Open Line Mk 4) from left

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RAF Ref No 16A/2624 (Vehicle); 16A/2625 (Chassis):
Engine AEC type AV470, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 126 bhp @ 2,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 30ft 0in/9.15m; Width - 8ft 0in/2.43m; Height - 8ft 2in/2.48m (normal), 6ft 2in/1.87m (air transportable); WB - 17ft 3in/5.25m; G/C - 9¾in/250mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 6 tons 6 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes The Mark 4 dual purpose refuelling equipment together with the carrier tank is of light weight construction and is designed specifically for refuelling and defuelling aircraft through one reel hose which can be used for either open-line or pressure refuelling.

The vehicle can be transported, with the minimum of preparation in the Argosy Mk 1 aircraft.

 

Brockhouse, 5-ton, Mk 2, 4-wheeled trailer with 900-gallon petrol tank

Trailer, gasoline, 900-gallon Brockhouse, 5 ton, Mk 2 with Zwicky equipment

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RAF Ref No 16A/1548 (Vehicle); 16A/1116 (Chassis)
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Eagle, 5 ton, 4-wheel trailer chassis equipped as 900-gallon AVGAS refueller

RAF Ref No 16A/1291 (Vehicle); 16A/1117 (Chassis)
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Austin, 1-ton, 4x4, GS Mk 1 chassis fitted with 200-gallon water tank

Truck, Tanker, Water, 200-gal, 1-ton, 4x4, Austin K9 from front

Truck, Tanker, Water, 200-gal, 1-ton, 4x4, Austin K9 from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/1659 (Vehicle); 16A/1549 (Chassis):
Engine Austin, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 90 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 16ft 11in; Width - 7ft 3in; Height - 8ft 1in; WB - 11ft 5½in; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 3 tons 7 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes For the supply of filtered and sterilized drinking water.  The equipment is designed for an intake of 200 gallons of contaminated, but poison free, water which is filtered during the pumping operation and subsequently sterilized and made palatable for human consumption and medicinal use.

 

Bedford, 3 ton, 4x2, Model OYC chassis fitted with 500-gallon water tank

RAF Ref No 16A/691 (Vehicle);
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

AEC, 6x4, 10-ton chassis Model 0859 equipped as 1,500-gallon, HTP refueller

Truck, Tanker, Fuel, 10-ton, 6x4, 1,500-gallon, AEC 0859 (HTP pressure) from front

Truck, Tanker, Fuel, 10-ton, 6x4, 1,500-gallon, AEC 0859 (HTP pressure) from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/2646 (Vehicle); 16A/2594 (Chassis):
Engine AEC type A223, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, direct injection, compression ignition, 144 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 29 ft 2in; Width - 8ft 4¾in; Height - 11ft 0in (to top of ladder); WB - 16ft 0in; G/C - 10 tons 12 cwt; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes The refueller is designed specifically for the safe transport of high test peroxide fuel

 

Bedford, 3-ton, 4x4, Type RL chassis fitted with 600-gallon Water Tank

Truck, Tanker, Water, 600-gal, 3-ton, 4x4, Bedford RL from front

Truck, Tanker, Water, 600-gal, 3-ton, 4x4, Bedford RL from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/1743 (Vehicle); 16A/1701 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 94 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 18ft 10½in; Width - 7ft 3½in; Height - 8ft 11in; WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - 12in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 5 tons 0 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes For the supply of filtered and sterilized drinking water.  The equipment is designed for an intake of 600 gallons of contaminated, but poison free, water which is filtered during the pumping operation and subsequently sterilized and made palatable for human consumption and medicinal use

 

Bedford, 3 ton, 4x2, Model OLAC chassis fitted with 670-gallon water tank

Bedford, 3 ton, 4x2, Model OLAC chassis fitted with 670-gallon water tank

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RAF Ref No 16A/1392 (Vehicle); 16A/1542 (Chassis):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Bedford, 4x4, QL chassis fitted with 950-gallon water tank

Bedford, 4x4, QL chassis fitted with 950-gallon water tank

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RAF Ref No 16A/710 (Vehicle); 16A/693 (Chassis):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Bedford, 7-ton, 4x2, Chassis-Model TK FLC5 equipped as 1,000-gallon, Open line refueller Mk 1

Bedford, 7-ton, 4x2, Chassis-Model TK FLC5 equipped as 1,000-gallon, Dual purpose refueller Mk 2

 

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 7-ton, 4x2, 1,000-gallon, Dual Purpose Delivery, Bedford KFL (Mk 1 - Open line Avtur/Avtag; Mk 2 - Pressure/Open line, Avtur/Avtag ) from front

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 7-ton, 4x2, 1,000-gallon, Dual Purpose Delivery, Bedford KFL (Mk 1 - Open line Avtur/Avtag; Mk 2 - Pressure/Open line, Avtur/Avtag ) from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/2656 (Vehicle Mk 1); 16A/2657 (Vehicle Mk 2); 16A/2661 (Chassis)
Engine Bedford 330 cu in, 6-cyl, compression ignition, direct injection, ohv, liquid cooled,  108 bhp @ 2,400 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 22ft 0in/6.70m; Width - 7ft 3in/2.21m; Height - 8ft 5½in/2.56m; WB - 13ft 11in/4.25m; G/C -10½in/260mm ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 5 tons 13 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes The Mk 1 and Mk 2 refuellers are intended for refuelling and decanting standard grades of fuel either into or from fuel tanks of helicopters and training and communication types of aircraft.  The Mk 1 refueller is equipped with open-line refuelling through two boom mounted hoses.  The Mk 2 is similarly equipped but in addition has a reel mounted hose for pressure fuelling.

 

1 ton, 2-wheeled trailer chassis fitted with 180-gallon water tank Mk 1 (FV 2402 (B)1)

1 ton, 2-wheeled trailer chassis fitted with 180-gallon water tank Mk 1 (FV 2402 (B)1)  - from front

1 ton, 2-wheeled trailer chassis fitted with 180-gallon water tank Mk 1 (FV 2402 (B)1) - from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/1633 (Vehicle); 16A/1632 (Chassis):
General Information  
Chassis type  
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1 ton, 2-wheeled trailer chassis fitted with 180-gallon water tank Mk 2 (FV 2402 (B)2)

1 ton, 2-wheeled trailer chassis fitted with 180-gallon water tank Mk 2 (FV 2402 (B)2) - from front

1 ton, 2-wheeled trailer chassis fitted with 180-gallon water tank Mk 2 (FV 2402 (B)2) - from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/2116 (Vehicle); 16A/1632 (Chassis):
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Brockhouse, Mk 2, trailer chassis equipped as 450-gallon oil tanker

RAF Ref No 16A/1177 (Vehicle); 16A/1116 (Chassis):
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Leyland, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis as 2,500-gallon, AVTUR/Pressure refueller (PTO; 300 gpm)

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RAF Ref No 16A/2413 (Vehicle); 16A/1593 (Chassis):
Engine Leyland, Type EO/600/191, 207, 208 or 209, Diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
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Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 28ft 0in; Width - 7ft 10in; Height -11 ft 9in (normal), 10ft 9½in (cut down) ; WB - 15ft 6in; G/C - 1ft 1in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 14 tons 12 cwt; Laden - :
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Notes Dual purpose refueller.  Delivery to two 60ft hoses fitted with hose coupling units or alternatively, to two single nozzle booms.  Chassis is fitted with Westinghouse power assisted steering.  Hose reels are hand cranking type for rewind.

 

Bedford, 3-ton, 4x4, Type RLC chassis fitted with 600-gal, Water Tank

Truck, Tanker, Water, 600-gal, 3-ton, 4x4, Bedford RLC

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16A/2515 (Vehicle); 16A/2514 (Chassis)

Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 97.8 bhp @ 3,000 rpm 
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Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 21ft 1½in; Width - 7ft 5½in; Height - 8ft 11in; WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - 12½in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 5 tons 0 cwt; Laden - :
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Notes General purpose water tanker equipped with filtration equipment; not normally used for the supply of drinking water.

 

Leyland, 10 ton, 6x4, Type 19H/1E chassis equipped as 2,500-gallon, AVTUR/AVGAS, Pressure/Open Line refueller Mk 3

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 6x4, 2,500-gallon, Leyland 19H/1E (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure/Open Line Mk 3) from front

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 6x4, 2,500-gallon, Leyland 19H/1E (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure/Open Line Mk 3) from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/2476 (Vehicle); 16A/1593 (Chassis):
Engine Leyland, Type EO/600/191, 207, 208 or 209, Diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
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Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 28ft 8in; Width - 8ft 2½in; Height - 9ft 8in (booms fitted), 9ft 4in (booms removed); WB - 15ft 6in; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 12 tons 12 cwt; Laden - :
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Notes The 2,500 gallon refueller, Mk 3 is used for refuelling and defuelling aircraft; it is capable of dispensing all standard grades of AVTUR, AVTAG and AVGAS.  The vehicle is equipped for pressure refuelling through two 60ft 2½in bore reel hoses and for open-line refuelling through two 30ft 2½in bore boom hoses.  When the vehicle is to be transported by  air, the cab doors, some open-line refuelling equipment and some ancillary equipment must be removed.

 

Bedford, 3-ton, 4x2, Type SLCG chassis equipped as 600-gal, Aircraft  Domestic Water Replenishment Tank

Truck, Tanker, Water, Aircraft, Replenishment, 600-gal, 7-ton, 4x2, Bedford SLC

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RAF Ref No 16A/2531 (Vehicle); 16A/1689 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 94 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
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Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 21ft 1½in; Width - 7ft 6in; Height - 8ft 3in; WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - 12½in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 4 tons 6 cwt; Laden - :
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Notes A 600 gallon tanker for the supply of domestic water to aircraft.

 

Eagle, 4-wheeled trailer equipped as 450-gallon Oil Replenishment Tanker Mk 2

Eagle, 4-wheeled trailer equipped as 450-gallon Oil Replenishment Tanker Mk 2

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RAF Ref No 16A/2626 (Vehicle); 16A/117 (Chassis):
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AEC, 6x4, 10-ton, chassis Model  0859, with Trailer Fuel Carrier, equipped as 8,000-gallon, High Capacity Refueller and Trailer

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 6x4, 3,500-gallon, Air Transportable, AEC 0859 from front

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 6x4, 3,500-gallon, Air Transportable, AEC 0859 from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/2670 (Vehicle); 16A/2672 (Trailer); 16A/2671 (AEC Chassis):
Engine AEC, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, direct injection, compression ignition, 144 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
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Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 29ft 2in/8.88m (Prime Mover), 24ft 5in/7.44m (Trailer); Width - 8ft 0in/2.43m (Prime Mover), 8ft 0in/2.43m (Trailer); Height - 10ft 6in/3.20m (Prime Mover), 10ft 6in/3.20m (drawbar 760mm) (Trailer); WB - 16ft 0in/4.87m (Prime Mover), 12ft 6in/3.71m (Trailer); G/C - 11in/280mm (Prime Mover), 280mm (Trailer); Track - 6ft 6¾in/2.00m (front), 6ft 3¾in1.92m (rear) (Prime Mover), 7ft 0in/2.13m (front and rear) (Trailer); TC - :
Weights Unladen - 12 tons 3 cwt (Prime Mover), 4 tons 19 cwt (Trailer); Laden - :
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Notes The refueller is a combination of an engine powered prime mover and full trailer.  The prime mover is fitted with a 3,500 gallon tank and pumping equipment.  The pumping equipment on the prime mover is designed to self load both tanks either separately or at the same time and for refuelling and defuelling aircraft with large capacity fuel tanks i.e. up to or in excess of 10,000 gallons.

 

Bedford, 3-ton, 4x4, GS, RLC (Diesel engine) chassis equipped as Truck, 1,000-gallon, Refueller Mk 3, Tactical Air Transportable

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 3-ton, 4x4, 1,000-gallon, Air Transportable, Bedford RL (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure/Open line Mk 3) from front right

Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 3-ton, 4x4, 1,000-gallon, Air Transportable, Bedford RL (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure/Open line Mk 3) from front left

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RAF Ref No 16A/2658 (Vehicle); 16A/2660 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford 300 cu in, direct injection, compression ignition, liquid cooled,  97 bhp @ 2,400 rpm
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Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 23ft 4½in/7.12m; Width - 7ft 6½in/2.28m; Height - 8ft 2½in/2.48m (cab roof), 6ft 2in/1.88 (with cab roof removed); WB - 13ft 0in/3.96m; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 5 tons 6 cwt; Laden - :
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Notes A tactical air transportable vehicle for refuelling or defuelling aircraft fuel tanks through a single hose which be used for either pressure or open-line fuelling.

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