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Austin K3, 4 x 2 (Front view, left side)

 
  Front view, left side

Picture courtesy of Brian Brodersen, Stubbekøbing
 

Danish Army Specific: Another example of a vehicles bought from the British Forces in Germany just after WW II.
Disposed of in the early 1950´s
Historical
: Late production was fitted with a closed cab, split at the waistline and two-piece wheels with 10.50 - 16 tyres. Early production had open cab and civilian-type wheel, twinned at the rear. The body was produced in both timber and steel patterns.
Almost 17.000 produced from 1939 to 1945.
Many remained in service with the British Army until the middle 1950´s
Length: 6.37 m (248 inches).
Width: 2.28 m (89 inches).
Height: 3.09 m (120 inches).
Weight: 6.615 kg (14.553 lb.).
Engine
: Own 6-cylinder Austin, 3.462 cm3 (211 cubic inches) displacement.
Horsepower: 60 at 3.000 rpm.
Transmission: 4-speed.
Electrical system: N/A.
Brakes: Hydraulic.
Tyres: 10.50 - 16.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: 145 liter (32 gallons).
Range: 450 km (280 miles).
Crew: N/A.


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