Austin K5 | |
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Austin K5 general cargo lorry | |
Type | Military truck |
Place of origin | |
Service history | |
In service | Second World War |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Austin Motor Company |
Produced | 1941-1945 |
Number built | 12,280 |
Specifications | |
Weight | 6.7 tonnes |
Length | 19 ft 8 inches (5.99 m) |
Width | 7 ft 3 inch (2.21 m) |
Height | 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
Armour | None |
Engine | Austin 6-cylinder, 3995 cc petrol 85 hp |
Payload capacity | 3 tons |
Suspension | Wheel, 4 × 4 |
The Austin K5 was a British heavy military truck built by the Austin Motor Company for use during the Second World War.
The K5 was used with open body and cab for carrying the QF 6 pounder anti-tank gun portee in the North African Campaign or with a enclosed cab for General Service (GS). Enclosed body versions were used for salvage and rescue work in the UK.
See also[]
References / sources[]
- Wikipedia for base article
External links[]
http://www.armyvehicles.dk/austink5.htm
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