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==History== |
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The Bedford QL was in production from 1941 to 1945 and was Bedford's first vehicle series built for the military.{{sfn|Ware|2012|p=199}} |
At the outbreak of WW II, Bedford was contracted by the British War Office to produce a 3 tons 4 x 4 general service truck. A pilot model was ready in February 1940 and quantity production started in March 1941.<ref>{{cite web|title=Danish Army Vehicles|url=http://www.armyvehicles.dk/bdql.htm}}</ref> The Bedford QL was in production from 1941 to 1945 and was Bedford's first vehicle series built for the military.{{sfn|Ware|2012|p=199}} |
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::[[Bofors gun]] tractor.{{sfn|Ware|2012|p=199}} Approximately 5,500 QLBs were built.<ref>{{cite web|title=Danish Army Vehicles|url=http://www.armyvehicles.dk/bdqlb.htm}}</ref> |
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::Several QLBs were fitted with shortened GS bodies and recovery cranes to be used as wreckers by the Danish Army (Used until late 1960s). <ref>{{cite web|title=Danish Army Vehicles|url=http://www.armyvehicles.dk/bdqlbwrecker.htm}}</ref> |
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::[[Signals (military)|Signals vehicle]].{{sfn|Ware|2012|p=199}} Originally mounted on the QLC chassis/cab, special QLR chassis were soon put into production, which differed from the standard type in having special electrical equipment, radio suppression, fitment of a 660 W auxiliary generator driven by the transfer case power-take-off and, like the QLT, two 16 gallon petrol tanks instead of one behind the cab. The interior furniture, partitioning and radio equipment varied from the different functions. On vehicles installed for the wireless role, a tent could be erected at the rear. Between cab and man body were lockers for aerial masts and other equipment. Beneath the body were further lockers and racks for cable drums, batteries, tyre chains, 20 gallon drinking water tank, rectifier box, tools, fuel tank for the auxiliary engine, jerrycans and other items. |
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A revised body was introduced in during 1944 for the Command High and Low Power and Wireless High Power roles. This body had an improved "L"-shaped tent which could be erected alongside the left-hand side and rear of the body.<ref>{{cite web|title=Danish Army Vehicles|url=http://www.armyvehicles.dk/bdqlr.htm}}</ref> |
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::[[Truck|Troop carrier]].{{sfn|Ware|2012|p=199}} From August 1941 and until the end of WW II more than 3,300 QLTs were produced. |
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Revision as of 12:20, 28 December 2015
Bedford QL | |
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Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Service history | |
Used by | British Armed Forces |
Wars | Second World War |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Bedford (General Motors) |
Produced | 1941-1945 |
No. built | 52,247 |
Variants | QL1, QLB, QLC, QLD, QLR, QLT & QLW |
Specifications | |
Mass | 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 for use by the British Armed Forces in the Second World War.
History
At the outbreak of WW II, Bedford was contracted by the British War Office to produce a 3 tons 4 x 4 general service truck. A pilot model was ready in February 1940 and quantity production started in March 1941.[1] The Bedford QL was in production from 1941 to 1945 and was Bedford's first vehicle series built for the military.[2]
Variants
- QL1
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- Prototype.[2]
- QLB
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- Bofors gun tractor.[2] Approximately 5,500 QLBs were built.[3]
- Several QLBs were fitted with shortened GS bodies and recovery cranes to be used as wreckers by the Danish Army (Used until late 1960s). [4]
- QLC
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- Fire engine.[2]
- Signals vehicle.[2]
- Petrol tanker.[2]
General service cargo truck and was the most numerous version in the series.[2]
- QLR
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- Signals vehicle.[2] Originally mounted on the QLC chassis/cab, special QLR chassis were soon put into production, which differed from the standard type in having special electrical equipment, radio suppression, fitment of a 660 W auxiliary generator driven by the transfer case power-take-off and, like the QLT, two 16 gallon petrol tanks instead of one behind the cab. The interior furniture, partitioning and radio equipment varied from the different functions. On vehicles installed for the wireless role, a tent could be erected at the rear. Between cab and man body were lockers for aerial masts and other equipment. Beneath the body were further lockers and racks for cable drums, batteries, tyre chains, 20 gallon drinking water tank, rectifier box, tools, fuel tank for the auxiliary engine, jerrycans and other items.
The basic body shells were produced by Duple, Lagonda, Mulliner, Tickford and others. A revised body was introduced in during 1944 for the Command High and Low Power and Wireless High Power roles. This body had an improved "L"-shaped tent which could be erected alongside the left-hand side and rear of the body.[5]
- QLT
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- Troop carrier.[2] From August 1941 and until the end of WW II more than 3,300 QLTs were produced.
- QLW
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- Air portable tipper.[2]
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Ware, P (2012). The illustrated guide to military vehicles. Wigston: Hermes House. ISBN 0-85723-953-8.
- Bart Vanderveen (1989) 'Historic Military Vehicles Directory'