Bedford QL

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Bedford QL

A QL on show
Place of origin  United Kingdom
Service history
Used by British Armed Forces
Wars Second World War
Production history
Manufacturer Vauxhall Motors
Produced 1941-1945
Number built 52,247
Variants QL1, QLB, QLC, QLD, QLR, QLT & QLW
Specifications
Weight 7,225 lb (3,277 kg) (empty)
15,400 lb (6,985 kg) (loaded)
Length 5.99 m (19 ft 8 in)
Width 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in)
Height 10 feet / 2.54m
Crew 1 + 11 passengers
Armour none
Engine Bedford, 6-cyl 3,519 cc (214.7 cu in) petrol
72 hp (54 kW)
Payload capacity 3 tons
Suspension Wheel, 4x4
Operational
range
 156 mi (250 km)

The Bedford QL was a series of trucks, manufactured by Bedford Vehicles, for use by the British Armed Forces in the Second World War.

History

The Bedford QL was in production from 1941 to 1945 and was Bedford first vehicle series built for the military.[1]

Variants

  • QL1 - Prototype.[1]
  • QLB – Bofors gun tractor.[1]
  • QLC - Fire engine.[1]
  • QLC – Signals vehicle.[1]
  • QLC - Petrol tanker.[1]
  • QLD - General service cargo truck and was the most numerous version in the series.[1]
  • QLD - Machinery.[1]
  • QLD - Kitchen.[1]
  • QLD - Battery storage.[1]
  • QLR – Signals vehicle.[1]
  • QLT – Troop carrier.[1]
  • QLW - Air portable tipper.[1]

References

Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 Ware 2012, p. 199.

Bibliography

  • Ware, P (2012). The illustrated guide to military vehicles. Wigston: Hermes House. ISBN 0-85723-953-8. 

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