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Default Re: Soft Vehicles: Utility, Light, Medium and Heavy Trucks

British Light Trucks 15cwt

I’ve read that in WW2 the British called 15cwt trucks “trucks” but 30cwt or heavier was a lorry!

Morris Quad GT...unit 104
Morris 15cwt...... unit 129
Morris 15cwt...... unit 288



Morris Quad GT - unit 104

1.Could adjust the name to ‘Morris C8 Quad FAT’.

2.Could review the speed of 15 as I’ve seen two sources (one is only Wikipedia) that say the C8 had a speed of 80Kmh, and one source that says just under 80Kmh.

Morris C8 Quad FAT sources
Speed 80Kmh:
http://www.tanksinworldwar2.com/uk-morris-c8-quad.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_C8
Just under 80Kmh:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/HM-HG4003


Morris 15cwt - unit 129

1. Could rename to ‘Morris CS8 15cwt’.
The CS8 was the second most produced British 15cwt truck (21,318 made).

2. Change from 4WD to 2WD.
The only British 4WD 15cwt trucks (AFAIK) were the Morris C8 Quad FAT (unit 104 above) and the Guy Quad-Ant.

3. Change avail date to 1934

4. Could use new icon.
Morris CS8 size: 189x73 inches

Morris CS8 15cwt source
Drive 4x2:
Available date 1934:
Size 189x73 inches:
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/unitedki...5cwt-truck.asp

Morris 15cwt - unit 288

1. Rename to Bedford MWD 15cwt
The Bedford MWD was the most famous and prolific 15cwt truck (65,000 produced).

2. Change from 4WD to 2WD.

3. Could change avail date from Jan 1930 to May 1939, unless causes OOB problems.

4. Change crew of 1 to crew 2.
All other trucks (accept some utility vehicles) have at least a crew of 2.

5. Could use new icon.
Morris MWD size: 172x78 inches

Bedford MWD and Morris CS8 image (my soft vehicle icons are 5 inches to a pixel)



Bedford MWD 15cwt sources
Drive 4x2:
Size 172x78 inches:
http://ww2db.com/vehicle_spec.php?q=R299

Available date May 1939:
The initial order for the deliverance of the MW to the British Forces was agreed on 2nd May 1939
http://www.armyvehicles.dk/bdmwc.htm




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