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The Bedford OY is an army lorry ( truck) built by Bedford for the 
The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload. It had a semi-forward cab that resembled the 15-cwt Bedford MW.
The OXD was a general service vehicle with a by by tall body, while the OXC was designed, in association with Scammell, for use with a semi-trailer.
In the early part of the war, the addition of an armoured body to the OXD gave the Bedford OXA (official designation "Lorry 30cwt Anti-Tank"). These were used for home defence.
Bedford OYC walkaround
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British Armed Forces
The British Armed Forces, also known as His Majesty's Armed Forces, are the military forces responsible for the defence of the United Kingdom, its Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies. They also promote the UK's wider interests, s ...
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, while the OYC was a tanker
Tanker may refer to:
Transportation
* Tanker, a tank crewman (US)
* Tanker (ship), a ship designed to carry bulk liquids
** Chemical tanker, a type of tanker designed to transport chemicals in bulk
** Oil tanker, also known as a petroleum ta ...
version for carrying water or petrol. These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War II but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.
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 manual * 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)
Variants
*OYD - general service *OYC - tanker Derived non-military vehicles using OY and OX chassis *OWS - 5-ton short wheelbase *OWL - 5-ton long wheelbase *OWB - 32 seat busBedford OX
The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload. It had a semi-forward cab that resembled the 15-cwt Bedford MW.
The OXD was a general service vehicle with a by by tall body, while the OXC was designed, in association with Scammell, for use with a semi-trailer.
In the early part of the war, the addition of an armoured body to the OXD gave the Bedford OXA (official designation "Lorry 30cwt Anti-Tank"). These were used for home defence.
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Bedford OYC walkaround
OY World War II vehicles of the United Kingdom Military trucks of the United Kingdom Military vehicles introduced in the 1930s {{truck-stub