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Mechanical Transport  AP2782E Book 1, Section 9 - Trucks, Van, General Service and Cargo


 
Item Vehicle
1 Karrier, 2-ton, 4x2, Mk 5 Bantam chassis equipped as Ground Equipment Servicing truck
2

Truck, Van, 3-ton, 4x2, Ground Equipment Servicing, Karrier Bantam, FAH 398 

3

Truck, Van, Test, Bomb release, 2-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam Mk 5

4

Truck, Van, 3-ton, 4x2, Forward Supply, Karrier Bantam, FAH 398

5

Truck, Van, 2-ton, 4x2, Forward Supply, Karrier Bantam Mk 5

6

Truck, General Service, with Power Take Off, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover 2

7

Truck, General Service, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover 3

8

Truck, General Service, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover, Diesel engine

Truck, Utility,  ½-ton, 4x4, Rover, Diesel engine

9

Truck, General Service, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover Mk 6

10

Truck, General Service, 1-ton, 4x4, Austin

11

Truck, General Service, 1-ton, 4x2, Bedford, A2C

12

Truck, General Service, 5-ton, 4x2, Bedford, SLC

13

Truck, General Service, ¼-ton, , 4x2, Airportable, BMC Mini

14

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Austin, type CL

15

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Fordson Thames

16

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam FAH398

17

Bedford, 3-ton, 4x4, Type RL chassis fitted with Truck/Cargo body

18

Truck, Cargo, with split cab, 3-ton, 4x4, Dropside, Bedford RL

19

Truck, Cargo, with dropsides, 5-ton, 4x4, AEC

20

Truck, Cargo, 10-ton, 6x4, Leyland 19H/1

21

Truck, Cargo, 10-ton, 6x4, Leyland 19H/1 

22

Truck, Cargo, 2-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam Mk 3

22A

Truck, Cargo, 2-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam Mk 5

23

Truck, Cargo, Elevating Body, 7-ton, 4x2, Aircraft Loading, 10-ft lift, Bedford SLC3

24

Truck, 4x4, MAN HX60

25

Truck, Cargo, 1½-ton, 4x2, Hard Top, Bedford JIC2

26

Truck, Cargo, 13-ton, 4x2, Dropside, Bedford EDLOBCO

27

Truck, Cargo, 4-ton, 4x4, Bedford MKP2BMO

28

Truck, Cargo, 4-ton, 4x4, with winch, Bedford MKP2WMO

29

Truck, Cargo, 5-tonne, 4x2, with tail lift, Bedford (EJN3BCO)

30

Truck, Cargo, 8-ton, 4x4, MMLC, Bedford TM

31

Truck, Cargo, Armoured Half Cab, 3-ton, 4x4, Bedford RL

32

Truck, Cargo, CL, 10-ton, 6x4, Dropside, AEC TG6 RB

33

Truck, Cargo, CL, 3-ton, 4x2, Bedford AHGDBCO

34

Truck, Cargo, CL, 5-ton, 4x2, Dropside, 2-speed axle, Bedford EJQ5ECO (KFLC5)

35

Truck, Cargo, CL, 8-ton, 4x2, Dropside, Bedford ERL3CCO

36

Truck, Cargo, Elevating Body, 6-ton, 4x2, Aircraft Loading, 100-ft lift, Bedford EJQ 1 BCO

37

Truck, Cargo, Elevating Body, 6-ton, 4x2, Bedford EPR1CCO

38

Truck, Cargo, w/2-ton crane, 3-ton, 4x2, Bedford EJQ 1DCO (KFSC5)

39

Truck, GS, 1-ton, 12 V, with winch, Rover 101

40

Truck, GS, DAF

41

Truck, Leyland DAF T224

42

Truck, Utility, ¼-ton, 4x4, Rover 88 inch, Series 11ACP (also Rover 6)

43

Truck, Utility, ½-ton, 4x4, Anti-spark, Rover Series 3, Diesel

44

Truck, Utility, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover 1

45

Truck, Utility, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover Series 3

46

Truck, Utility, ¾-ton, 4x4, Rover 109-inch, Series 11A

47

Truck, Utility, FFR,  ¾-ton, 4x4, 24 V, Rover Series 3

48

Truck, Utility, FFR,  ¾-ton, 4x4, Rover 11L

 

Karrier, 2-ton, 4x2, Mk 5 Bantam chassis equipped as Ground Equipment Servicing truck

Truck, Van, 2-ton, 4x2, Ground Equipment Servicing, Karrier Bantam, Mk 5

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RAF Ref No 16A/2353 (Vehicle); 16A/2189 (Chassis):
Engine Karrier, 4-cyl, petrol, liquid cooled, 53 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 17ft 2in (internal - 10ft 0in); Width - 6ft 9in (internal - 6ft 0in); Height - 9ft 6in (internal - 6ft 6in, loading height - 2 ft 10¾in); WB - 8ft 2in; G/C - 5in; TC
Weights Unladen - 2 tons 10 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes For the transporting of personnel and tools for servicing ground equipment at aircraft dispersal points.

 

Truck, Van, 3-ton, 4x2, Ground Equipment Servicing, Karrier Bantam, FAH 398 

Truck, Van, 3-ton, 4x2, Ground Equipment Servicing, Karrier Bantam, FAH 398

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RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 5.23m (body internal - 3.25m); Width -2.04m (body internal - 1.82m) ; Height - 2.99m (body internal - 1.9m); WB -2.48m ; G/C - 120mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Van, Test, Bomb release, 2-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam Mk 5

Truck, Van, Test, Bomb release, 2-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam Mk 5

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RAF Ref No 16A/2160 (Vehicle); 16A/2189 (Chassis):
Engine Karrier, 4-cyl, petrol, liquid cooled, 53 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 17ft 2in; Width - 7ft 1in; Height - 9ft 3½in; WB - 8ft 2in; G/C - 5in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2 tons 12 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres For functionally testing conventional bomb release gear circuit on 'V' class aircraft.

 

Truck, Van, 3-ton, 4x2, Forward Supply, Karrier Bantam, FAH 398

Truck, Van, 3-ton, 4x2, Forward Supply, Karrier Bantam, FAH 398 from front

Truck, Van, 3-ton, 4x2, Forward Supply, Karrier Bantam, FAH 398 from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/2732 (Vehicle); 16A/2733 (Chassis):
Engine Karrier, 4-cyl vertical, ohv, petrol, liquid cooled, 53.5 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 17ft 1in/.5.20m (body - 10ft 8in/3.25m); Width - 6ft 7½in/2.01m (body - 6ft 0in/1.82m); Height - 10ft 1in/3.07m (body - 6ft 8in/2.03m); WB - 8ft 2in/2.48m; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 3 tons 3 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes For transportation of forward supply items to user sections.

 

Truck, Van, 2-ton, 4x2, Forward Supply, Karrier Bantam Mk 5

Truck, Van, 2-ton, 4x2, Forward Supply, Karrier Bantam Mk 5

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RAF Ref No 16A/2508 (Vehicle); 16A/2189 (Chassis):
Engine Karrier, 4-cyl, petrol, liquid cooled, 53 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 17ft 3in (internal - 10ft 8in); Width -6ft 6in (internal - 6ft 0in) ; Height - 9ft 7in (internal - 6ft 8in, loading height - 2 ft 10¾in); WB - 8ft 2in; G/C - 5in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2 tons 10 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes For transportation of forward supply items to user sections.

 

Truck, General Service, with Power Take Off, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover 2

Truck, General Service, with Power Take Off, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover 2

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RAF Ref No 16A/1404
Engine Rover, petrol, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, 2.0 litre - 52 bhp @ 4,000 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 11ft 4in; Width - 5ft 2in; Height - 6ft 3in (hood up), 4ft 5in (hood down, windscreen folded); WB - 6ft 8in; G/C - 8½in; TC
Weights Unladen - 18 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes General purpose passenger and load-carrying open truck with good cross-country performance. E1-9

 

Truck, General Service, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover 3

Truck, General Service, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover 3

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RAF Ref No 16A/1843 (1953 Modal); 16A/2118 (1955 Model)
Engine Rover, petrol, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, 2.0 litre - 52 bhp @ 4,000 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 12ft 2in; Width - 5ft 2in; Height - 6ft 5in (hood up), 4ft 9in (hood down, windscreen folded); WB - 7ft 4in; G/C - 8in; TC
Weights Unladen - 18 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes General purpose passenger and load-carrying open truck with excellent cross-country performance.

 

Truck, General Service, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover, Diesel engine

Truck, Utility,  ½-ton, 4x4, Rover, Diesel engine

Truck, General Service, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover Mk 6

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RAF Ref No 16A/2452 (2.0 litre diesel)
Engine Rover, petrol, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, 2.0 litre - 51 bhp @ 3,500 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 11ft 10½in; Width - 5ft 4in; Height - 6ft 4-7/8in (loading height - 2ft 3in); WB -7ft 4in ; G/C - 8in; TC
Weights Unladen - 1 ton 7 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes General purpose passenger and load-carrying truck.

 

Truck, General Service, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover Mk 6

Truck, General Service, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover Mk 6

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RAF Ref No 16A/2479 (RHD); 16A/2496 (LHD)
Engine Rover, petrol, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, 2¼ litre - 77 bhp @ 2,250 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 11ft 10½in; Width - 5ft 4in; Height - 6ft 4-7/8in (loading height - 2ft 3in); WB - 7ft 4in; G/C - 8in; TC
Weights Unladen - 1 ton 5 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes General purpose passenger and load-carrying truck.

 

Truck, General Service, 1-ton, 4x4, Austin

Truck, General Service, 1-ton, 4x4, Austin from front

Truck, General Service, 1-ton, 4x4, Austin from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/1641 (Vehicle); 16A/1549 (Chassis); 16A/1642 (Body)
Engine Austin, 6-cyl, petrol, liquid cooled, 90 bhp @ 3,000 rpm. 
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 17ft 3in (internal - 7ft 11in); Width - 7ft 4in (internal - 6ft 0in); Height - 8ft 10in (internal - 5ft 1in); WB - 11ft 6in; G/C -12in ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2 tons 18 cwt; Laden - :
Body

 

Tyres

 

Notes Normal control, high loading chassis with cargo body and detachable tilt.  The chassis is a standard commercial model modified to meet Service requirements, including the provision of front wheel drive and larger wheel equipment.  The vehicle has a limited cross-country performance and is capable of towing a trailed load of 2 tons on good surfaces without performance loss.

 

Truck, General Service, 1-ton, 4x2, Bedford, A2C

Truck, General Service, 1-ton, 4x2, Bedford, A2C

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RAF Ref No 16A/2196
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 68.5 bhp @ 2,800 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 16ft 9½in (internal - 8ft 2½in); Width - 6ft 11in (internal - 6ft 6in); Height - 8ft 10in (internal - 5ft 2in); WB - 9ft 11in; G/C -7½in ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2 tons 8 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Normal control, high loading chassis with general purpose cargo body and light alloy 'hard-top'.  The chassis is a standard commercial model modified to meet Service requirements.

 

Truck, General Service, 5-ton, 4x2, Bedford, SLC

Truck, General Service, 5-ton, 4x2, Bedford, SLC

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RAF Ref No 16A/1688 (Vehicle); 16A/1689 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 94 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 20ft 4in (internal - 14ft 1in); Width - 7ft 10in (internal - 7ft 4in); Height - 10ft 1in (internal - 5ft 9in); WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - 11in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2 tons 18 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Forward control, high loading chassis with cargo body and detachable tilt.

 

Truck, General Service, ¼-ton, , 4x2, Airportable, BMC Mini

Truck, General Service, ¼-ton, , 4x2, Airportable, BMC Mini

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RAF Ref No 16A/2602
Engine Austin 4-cyl, petrol, liquid cooled, 37 bhp @ 5,500 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 10ft 10in (internal - 3ft 9¾in); Width - 4ft 7½in (internal - 3ft 7¼in); Height - 4ft 5½in (internal - 3ft ¾in); WB - 7ft 0-5/32in; G/C - 6-3/8in; TC
Weights Unladen - 11 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Lightweight, airportable vehicle to carry the driver and three passengers, or a lesser number of men and equivalent weight of freight

 

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Austin, type CL

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Austin, type CL

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RAF Ref No 16A/1504 (Vehicle); 16A/1515 (Chassis); 16A/1516 (Body):
Engine Austin, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 68 bhp @ 2,700 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length -20ft 4in (internal - 14ft 1in) ; Width - 7ft 10in (internal - 7ft 4in); Height - 10ft 1in (internal - 5ft 9in); WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - 11in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2 tons 18 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres

 

Notes

Semi-forward control, high loading chassis with cargo body and detachable canvas tilt.

 

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Fordson Thames

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Fordson Thames

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RAF Ref No 16A/1506 (Vehicle); 16A/1517 (Chassis); 16A/1636 (Body):
Engine Ford V-8 commercial, petrol, liquid cooled, 85 bhp @ 3,500 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 21ft 11in (internal - 12ft 10in); Width - 7ft 8in (internal - 7ft 0in); Height -10ft 1in (internal - 6ft 1in) ; WB - 13ft 1in; G/C - 9in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 3 tons 4 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Semi-forward control, high loading chassis with cargo body and detachable canvas tilt

 

 

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam FAH398

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam FAH398 from front

Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam FAH398 from rear

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2729 (Vehicle); 16A/2733 (Chassis):
Engine Karrier, 4-cyl, petrol, liquid cooled, 53.5 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 16ft 9in (body - 10ft 8in); Width - 6ft 7in; Height - 6ft 11in (sides and tailboard - 1ft 11in); WB - 8ft 2in/2.48m; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen -3 tons 3 cwt ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes For the transport of stores with provision for towing light trailers.

 

Bedford, 3-ton, 4x4, Type RL chassis fitted with Truck/Cargo body

 Truck, Cargo, 3-ton, 4x4, Bedford RL

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Truck, Cargo, 4-ton, 4x4, with trailer braking, Bedford RL

 

RAF Ref No

With trailer braking - 16A/1915 (Vehicle); 16A/2068 (Chassis); 16A/1932

Without trailer braking - 16A/2069 (Vehicle); 16A/1701 (Chassis); 16A/1932 (Body)

Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 94 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 20ft 10in (internal - 14ft 1in); Width - 7ft 10in (internal - 7ft 4in); Height - 10ft 1in (with tilt), 8ft 6in (without tilt) (internal - 5ft 9in); WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - 12in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 3 tons 10 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Forward control, high loading chassis with cargo body and detachable canvas tilt.  The differences between the two variants of this chassis are: -

16A/1701 has no provision for trailer braking

16A/2608 is provided with both two-line air pressure and vacuum connections.

 

Truck, Cargo, with split cab, 3-ton, 4x4, Dropside, Bedford RL

Truck, Cargo, with split cab, 3-ton, 4x4, Dropside, Bedford RL

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RAF Ref No 16A/2645 (Vehicle); 16A/2068 (Chassis):
Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 114 bhp @ 3,200 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 20ft 10in; Width - 7ft 10in; Height - 10ft 1in; WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - 12½in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 4 tons 6 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Forward control, high loading airportable chassis fitted with a split type cab and an all-steel cargo body and detachable canvas tilt cover.  The cover is supported on detachable metal hoops and secured to the body sides by lashing ropes.

 A collapsible type steering column with an easily detached steering wheel is fitted to facilitate loading into an aircraft.  With the steering wheel removed, steering control for aircraft loading is effected by a tiller bar specially provided for the purpose.  A further aid for aircraft loading is provided in the form of two special clamps for the compression of the front road springs to reduce the overall height.

 

Truck, Cargo, with dropsides, 5-ton, 4x4, AEC

Truck, Cargo, with dropsides, 5-ton, 4x4, AEC from front

Truck, Cargo, with dropsides, 5-ton, 4x4, AEC from rear

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RAF Ref No 16A/2124 (Vehicle); 16A/1561 (Chassis); 16A/2125 (Body)
Engine AEC, diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 95 bhp @1,800 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 21ft 0in (internal - 14ft 0in); Width - 8ft 0in (internal - 7ft 0in); Height - 11ft 5in (tilt up), 9ft 8in (tilt down) (internal/tilt up - 6ft 0in), 4ft 8in (loading); WB - 12ft 7½in; G/C - 1ft 1in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 7 tons 2 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Forward control, high loading chassis fitted with all-steel cargo body and detachable canvas tilt cover.  The body sides and the tailboard are hinged to the body and can be readily removed, together with their supporting pillars when conversion to flat platform body is required.

 

Truck, Cargo, 10-ton, 6x4, Leyland 19H/1

Truck, Cargo, 10-ton, 6x4, Leyland 19H/1

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RAF Ref No 16A/1303 (Vehicle); 16A/1658 (Chassis); 16A/1564 (Body):
Engine Leyland, 6-cyl, diesel, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 27ft 6in (internal - 19ft 6in); Width - 8ft 3in (internal - 7ft 7in); Height - 11ft 0in (internal - 6ft 9in (tilt in high position)) (loading - 4ft 5in); WB -15ft 6in ; G/C - 1ft 1½in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 8 tons 19 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Forward control, high loading chassis cargo body and detachable canvas tilt cover.  The vehicle is equipped for towing both vacuum and two-line air-pressure braking trailers.

 

Truck, Cargo, 10-ton, 6x4, Leyland 19H/1 

Truck, Cargo, 10-ton, 6x4, Leyland 19H/1

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RAF Ref No 16A/1923 (Vehicle); 16A/1924 (Chassis)
Engine Leyland, 6-cyl, diesel, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 27ft 8in (internal - 19ft 6in); Width - 8ft 6in (internal - 7ft 5-5/8in); Height - 9ft 11in (internal - 6ft 0in (tilt in high position)) (loading - 5ft 5¼in); WB - 15ft 6in; G/C - 1ft 1½in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 9 tons 19 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Forward control, high loading chassis cargo body and detachable canvas tilt cover.  The vehicle is equipped for towing two-line air-pressure braking trailers.

 

Truck, Cargo, 2-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam Mk 3

Truck, Cargo, 2-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam Mk 3/5

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Engine 16A/1469 (Vehicle); 16A/1562 (Chassis); 16A/1563 (Body):
Gearbox Karrier, 4-cyl, petrol, liquid cooled, Mk 3 - 48 bhp @ 3,000 rpm, Mk 5 - 53 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 16ft 10in; Width - 6ft 7in; Height -6ft 8in ; WB - 8ft 2in; G/C - 5in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 1 ton 17 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Forward control low loading chassis fitted with flat platform bodies.
 

 

Truck, Cargo, 2-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam Mk 5

Truck, Cargo, 2-ton, 4x2, Karrier Bantam Mk 3/5

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Engine 16A/2190 (Vehicle); 16A/2189 (Chassis); 16A/2221 (Body):
Gearbox Karrier, 4-cyl, petrol, liquid cooled, Mk 3 - 48 bhp @ 3,000 rpm, Mk 5 - 53 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 16ft 10in; Width - 6ft 7in; Height - 6ft 8in; WB - 8ft 2in; G/C - 5in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 1 ton 17 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Forward control low loading chassis fitted with flat platform bodies.

 

Truck, Cargo, Elevating Body, 7-ton, 4x2, Aircraft Loading, 10-ft lift, Bedford SLC3

 Truck, Cargo, Elevating Body, 7-ton, 4x2, Aircraft Loading, 10-ft lift, Bedford SLC3 body lowered

Truck, Cargo, Elevating Body, 7-ton, 4x2, Aircraft Loading, 10-ft lift, Bedford SLC3 body raised

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RAF Ref No

16A/2268

Engine Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 110 bhp @ 3,200 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 20ft 6in/6.24m (body internal - 14ft 1in/4.28m); Width - 7ft 6in/2.28m (body internal - 7ft 2in/2.18m); Height - 15ft 4in/4.67m (body raised), 9ft 7in/2.92m (body lowered) (sideboards - 2ft 6in/660mm); WB - 13ft 0in/3.96m; G/C - 10-3/8in/250mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 4 tons 16 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes For the loading and unloading of freight and/or casualties (Stretcher cases) into or from aircraft; the body is raised to the level of the aircraft freight floor by two hydraulically operated rams.  The vehicle loading platform is always horizontal.  Normally the vehicle is restricted to airfield use but, in an emergency, it may be operated as a normal load carrier.

 

Truck, 4x4, MAN HX60

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  

 

Truck, Cargo, 1½-ton, 4x2, Hard Top, Bedford JIC2

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 5.24m (body internal - 2.48m); Width - 2.08m (body internal - 1.97m); Height -2.23m (body internal - 1.57m) ; WB - 3.05m; G/C - 200mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, 13-ton, 4x2, Dropside, Bedford EDLOBCO

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 7.72m (body internal - 4.26m); Width - 2.43m (body internal - 2.36m); Height - 2.84m (body internal - 1.70m, loading - 1.06m); WB - 3.42m; G/C - 120mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, 4-ton, 4x4, Bedford MKP2BMO

Truck, Cargo, 4-ton, 4x4, Bedford MKP2BMO

 

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 6.63m (body - 4.28m); Width - 2.48m (body internal - 2.29m); Height - 3.40m, 1.37m (loading) (body - 1.84m or 1.52m); WB - 3.96m; G/C - 330mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, 4-ton, 4x4, with winch, Bedford MKP2WMO

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 6.63m (body - 4.28m); Width - 2.48m (body internal - 2.29m); Height - 3.40m, 1.37m (loading) (body - 1.84m or 1.52m); WB - 3.96m; G/C - 330mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, 5-tonne, 4x2, with tail lift, Bedford (EJN3BCO)

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 7.17m; Width - 2.80m; Height - 3.43m; WB - 3.84m; G/C - 250mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, 8-ton, 4x4, MMLC, Bedford TM

Truck, Cargo, 8-ton, 4x4, MMLC, Bedford TM

 

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 6.67m (body - 4.47m); Width - 2.46m (body - 2.32m); Height - 3.29m (body - 1.82m); WB -4.37m ; G/C - 355mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, Armoured Half Cab, 3-ton, 4x4, Bedford RL

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 6.64m (body - 4.26m); Width - 2.43m (body internal - 2.18m); Height - 3.04m, 1.29m (loading) (body - 1.67m); WB - 3.96m; G/C - 330mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, CL, 10-ton, 6x4, Dropside, AEC TG6 RB

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 9.75m (body - 7.31m); Width -2.46m (body - 2.33m) ; Height - 2.53m (loading - 1.44m); WB - 5.23m; G/C - 260mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, CL, 3-ton, 4x2, Bedford AHGDBCO

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 5.70m (load platform -3.50m); Width - 2.20m (load platform -2.10m); Height - 2.25m (load platform - 400mm); WB - 2.9m; G/C - 200mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, CL, 5-ton, 4x2, Dropside, 2-speed axle, Bedford EJQ5ECO (KFLC5)

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 7.21m; Width - 2.28m; Height - 2.87m, 1.32m (loading); WB - 4.26m; G/C - 250mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, CL, 8-ton, 4x2, Dropside, Bedford ERL3CCO

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 7.67m; Width - 2.46m; Height - 2.34m; WB - 4.24m; G/C - 250mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, Elevating Body, 6-ton, 4x2, Aircraft Loading, 100-ft lift, Bedford EJQ 1 BCO

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 6.45m (body internal - 4.26m); Width - 2.31m (body internal - 2.13m); Height - 5.48m (body raised), 3.1m (body lowered) (body internal - 1.82m, platform raised - 3.65m, platform lowered - 1.26m); WB - 3.83m; G/C - 260mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, Elevating Body, 6-ton, 4x2, Bedford EPR1CCO

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 6.47m (body internal - 4.26m); Width - 2.34m (body internal - 2.13m); Height - 5.49m (body raised), 3.09m (body lowered) (under canopy - 1.82m, platform raised - 3.58m, platform lowered - 1.22m); WB - 3.83m; G/C - 260mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Cargo, w/2-ton crane, 3-ton, 4x2, Bedford EJQ 1DCO (KFSC5)

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 7.21m (body - 4.41m); Width - 2.28m (body - 2.13m); Height - 2.88m (tailboard - 1.31m, sides and tailboard - 450mm); WB - 3.83m; G/C - 260mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes HIAB crane fitted behind cab

 

Truck, GS, 1-ton, 12 V, with winch, Rover 101

Truck, GS, 1-ton, 12 V, with winch, Rover 101

 

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 4.30m; Width - 1.80m; Height - 2.20m; WB -2.8m ; G/C -250mm ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Was used by RAF Regiment Rapier squadrons.

 

Truck, GS, DAF

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  

 

Truck, Leyland DAF T224

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  

 

Truck, Utility, ¼-ton, 4x4, Rover 88 inch, Series 11ACP (also Rover 6)

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 3.75m (body - 1.14m); Width - 1.62m (body - 1.42m) (between wheel boxes - 910mm); Height - 1.96m (body - 1.21m); WB - 2.23m; G/C - 200mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Utility, ½-ton, 4x4, Anti-spark, Rover Series 3, Diesel

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 3.67m; Width - 1.52m; Height -1.95m ; WB - 2.23m; G/C -200mm ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Used in bomb dumps

 

Truck, Utility, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover 1

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 3.73m (body - 1.14m); Width - 1.62m (body - 1.42m) (between wheel boxes - 910mm); Height - 1.96m (body - 1.21m); WB - 2.23m; G/C - 200mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Utility, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover Series 3

Truck, Utility, ½-ton, 4x4, Rover Series 3

 

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 3.67m; Width - 1.52m; Height - 1.95m; WB - 2.23m; G/C -220mm ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Utility, ¾-ton, 4x4, Rover 109-inch, Series 11A

Truck, Utility, ¾-ton, 4x4, Rover 109-inch, Series 11A

 

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 4.75m; Width - 1.63m; Height - 2.06m; WB - 2.77m; G/C -250mm ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Can be fitted with both hard and soft tops

 

Truck, Utility, FFR,  ¾-ton, 4x4, 24 V, Rover Series 3

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length -4.56m ; Width - 1.68m; Height - 2.03m; WB - 2.77m; G/C - 230mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Truck, Utility, FFR,  ¾-ton, 4x4, Rover 11L

RAF Ref No  
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - 4.62m; Width - 1.68m; Height - 2.03m; WB - 2.76m; G/C - 220mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

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