The Dennis Javelin (later known as the Alexander Dennis Javelin) was an underfloor-engined bus and

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chassis manufactured by Dennis and later

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. It was unveiled in 1986 and acted more or less as a modern replacement for the discontinued Bedford Y series. It also supplanted the heavier Dennis Dorchester. While proving a success, it has never matched its nearest rival, the likewise heavier

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, but has had much more success than Dennis's previous coaching industry attempts: The Falcon V, the Lancet and Dorchester.

Exports

In 1996, Australian operator Fearne's Coaches,

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took delivery of four

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bodied Javelins. New Zealand operator

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took delivery of nine Designline and

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bodied Javelins between 1999 and 2005.Ritchie's Transport Holdings
Australian Bus Fleet Lists

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