Austin K9 Truck
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Austin K9 Radio Truck. Pic. by Dave Neeson 2010
The first military Austin K9 was introduced in 1952. It was derived from the civilian Austin Loadstar range of trucks, but the K9 was modified to make it more suitable for military service, with increased track, ground clearance and all-wheel drive.
Designated as the FV16000 series, the 4x4 K9 was rated at 1 ton and the chassis was adapted for use as a cargo vehicle, ambulance, water tanker and the most numerous was the wireless body. It was also available commercially between 1953 and 1955, where it was rated at 1.5 tons and was even prototyped as a 6x6.
Some of the later examples had additional cooling slots pressed into the bonnet, either side of the centre panel.
Austin K9 Technical Specification
Engine: Austin Truck "High Speed" Series 2, 3993cc, six cylinder petrol, overhead valves, 90bhp at 3000rpm, torque 190lbf/ft at 1300rpm
Transmission: 4 Forward,1 Reverse x2; part-time 4x4
Suspension: live axles on semi-elliptical multi-leaf springs, progressive rubber bumpers, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.
Brakes: Hydraulic on all wheels, parking on rear, no servo.
Construction: Pressed-steel welded cab, rear body according to role.
Electrical system: 12v or 24v according to role.
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons, giving a range of 310 miles at 27mph.
Tyres: 9.00" x 20", 10 ply, cross country.
Dimensions: Standard Cargo Version:- Length 208in (5180mm); Width 87in (2200mm); height, to top of canvas 104in (2680mm), to top of cab 96in (2045mm), Wheelbase 137in (3480mm), Unladen weight, 6944lb (3150kg).
* cargo; FV16001
* cargo; FFW; FV16002
* wireless light, Mk2' FV16003
* radio repair; FV16004
* ambulance, crash rescue; FV16005
* signals, E type body, Mk3, unfitted, (RAF) FV16006
* signals, E type body, Mk3, RVT 267 Mk1, (RAF) FV16006(1)
* signals, E type body, Mk3, RVT 511 Mk1, (RAF) FV16006(2)
* signals, E type body, Mk3, RVT 315 Mk1A, (RAF) FV16006(4)
* signals, E type body, Mk3, RVT 606 Mk1, (RAF) FV16006(5)
* signals, E type body, Mk3, RVT 634 Mk1, (RAF) FV16006(6)
* signals, E type body, Mk3, RVT 587 Mk2, (RAF) FV16006(8)
* signals, E type body, Mk4, RVT 105 Mk1A, (RAF) FV16007
* water tank, 200 gallon (RAF) FV16008
* water tank, 200 gallon FV16009
* welding, FV16010
* radar calibration equipment, Mk1 FV16011
* cargo, multi-fuel; FV16012
* ambulance, crash rescu, multi-fuel; FV16013
* signals, E type body; FV16014
* wireles, light, Mk2, direction finder, R216; FV16015
* sensitivity test vehicle; FV16106
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