Bedford QL
| 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 |
| 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 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's 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
Bibliography
- Ware, P (2012). The illustrated guide to military vehicles. Wigston: Hermes House. ISBN 0-85723-953-8.
External links
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