Bedford OY
Bedford OY | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Bedford (General Motors) |
Production | 1939-1953 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Military vehicle |
Body style | flatbed, tanker |
Layout | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (2x4) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3.5 L 72 bhp I6 petrol |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | not known |
Length | 6.22 m (245 inches) |
Width | 2.18 m (86 inches) |
Height | 3.09 m (122 inches) |
Kerb weight | 6,568 kg (14,450 lb.) |
The Bedford OY is an army lorry (truck) built by Bedford for the British Armed Forces and introduced in 1939. It was based on Bedford's O-series commercial vehicles with a modified front end and single rear tyres. It was designed for a 3-ton payload. The OYD was a general service vehicle,[1] while the OYC was a tanker version for carrying water or petrol.[1] These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War II but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/The_British_Army_in_the_United_Kingdom_1939-45_H14423.jpg/220px-The_British_Army_in_the_United_Kingdom_1939-45_H14423.jpg)
Technical data
- Engine: Bedford 6-cylinder, type WD, 3,519 cc (214 cubic inches) displacement, liquid cooled
- Horsepower: 72 at 3,000 rpm
- Transmission: 4-speed
- Transfer box: None
- Electrical system: 12 volt
- Brakes: Hydraulic with vacuum servo assistance
- Tyres: 10.50 - 16
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Fuel capacity: 145 litres (32 gallons)
- Range: 450 km (280 miles)
- Maximum speed: about 65 km/h (40 mph)
Bedford OX
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/RAF_Museum_London_102_Edit.jpg/220px-RAF_Museum_London_102_Edit.jpg)
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The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload. The OXD was a general service vehicle, while the OXC was designed, in association with Scammell,[2] for use with a semi-trailer.[3] There was also an armoured version, the Bedford OXA.
Models
Models of the Bedford OX and OY are available from several companies, including Milicast[4] and Skytrex.,[5] and in 1/285 scale by the US manufacturer www.ghqmodels.com, distributed in the UK by www.magistermilitum.com.
External links
Bedford OYC walkaround:
https://www.net-maquettes.com/pictures/bedford-oyc-fuel-tanker/
References
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- ^ a b "Bedford OY-series - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage". Armyvehicles.dk. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "THE BEDFORD AND THE SC/ 4MELL PROVE WELL MATED | 10th March 1939 | The Commercial Motor Archive". Archive.commercialmotor.com. 10 March 1939. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ "Milicast Model Company :: Premiere Range (1/76-20mm) :: British & Commonwealth :: Softskins :: Bedford OX-D 30cwt GS Truck (Later)". Milicast.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "Milicast Model Company :: Premiere Range (1/76-20mm) :: British & Commonwealth :: Softskins :: Bedford OY-D 3ton GS Truck (Late)". Milicast.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "20mm British". Skytrex.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2012.