The AEC Y Type was a British truck built by the Associated Equipment Company and widely used by the British Army in the First World War. The original was a 3-ton 4x2 truck with a Daimler four-cylinder 5,700 cc petrol engine of 40 brake horsepower, solid rubber tyres and an open, canvas-covered cab. AEC introduced it in March 1915 as a lower-geared development of the X Type. A moving assembly line installed in 1917 let the Walthamstow factory produce 130 chassis a week, and by the Armistice 8,821 had been built. It stayed in production for civilian customers until 1922, and many were converted into omnibuses.
Facts
Connections
Exemplifies
Source AEC Y Type (Wikipedia)
Of Make
Source AEC Y Type (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. AEC Y Type (Wikipedia)
Lead, year
The Y Type was introduced by AEC in March 1915
Lead, status
the type remained in production for civilian customers until 1922
Lead, body style
The AEC Y Type was a British truck built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC)
Design, engine
a Daimler four-cylinder inline 5,700 cc petrol engine
Lead, manufacturer
The AEC Y Type was a British truck built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC), it saw widespread service with the British Army during the First World War.
Lead, origin
The AEC Y Type was a British truck built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC)
Of Make: Associated Equipment Company, Lead, make
The AEC Y Type was a British truck built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC), it saw widespread service with the British Army during the First World War.
In Group: Military Trucks and Tactical Vehicles, Lead, group placement
The AEC Y Type was a British truck built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC), it saw widespread service with the British Army during the First World War.
Exemplifies: Road Freight Transport, Lead, mode
The AEC Y Type was a British truck built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC), it saw widespread service with the British Army during the First World War.
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.