Danish Army
Specific: Presumably delivered from surplus
stocks in Great Britain in 1946. Specific use not known,
but probably radio van or similar. To the right a GM C15TA also from the Royal Signals
Historical: This "Mobile Operations
Room" was another house-type van for which the
standard signals body shell was not used. Mobile OPS Room
were produced in 1944 - 45 in conjunction with the RAF
and most if not all were bodied by Dennis Bros. &
Sons, Ltd.
The body, known as the J-type, were produced in three
sub-types: 102, 103 and 106. They had timber framing with
double walls and insulated panels. There was a
compartment over the spare wheel and certain models had
the roof extended over the cap (shown). Mast carrier and
batteries were sunk into the floor of the body, which was
wired for 230 volt AC.
Special fittings included 20 gallon water tank and a
petrol-electric generating set.
Length: N/A.
Width: N/A.
Height: N/A.
Weight: N/A.
Engine: 6-cylinder Bedford, 3.519 cm3 (214 cubic
inches) displacement, liquid cooled.
Horsepower: 72 at 3.000 rpm.
Transmission: 4-speed gearbox.
Transfer case: 2 speed.
Electrical system: 12 volt.
Brakes: Hydraulic with vacuum servo assistance.
Tyres: 10.50 - 20.
Fording depth:
without preparation: 0.4 m (15 inches).
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: N/A.
Range: N/A.
Crew: N/A.
Additional: N/A.
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