AEC Militant MkI (model O859 / O860)

The main post-war military AEC truck was the new cabover range Militant with military name FV-11000. In May 1951 the first 10-ton truck O859 Mk-I (FV-11008) 6×4 was presented. It has a GVW 20.7 tons, was equipped with a 6-cylinder overhead valve diesel engine A223 (11,3 l, 144 hp), 5 – speed transmission with optional 2-speed gearbox and a double main gear, pneumatic brakes and a spring suspension. The variant O860 Mk-I with a winch and 6×6 wheel arrangement also was producing.

Modifications

• FV 11001 / 11002 : Ballast Tractor 10 ton General Service Medium/Heavy Anti-Aircraft 6×4 / 6×6.
• FV 11003 : Truck 10 ton General Service Crane Bridging 6×4 or 6×6.
• FV 11004 : Truck 10 ton General Service Tipper ( End Only ) 6×4.
• FV 11005 : Truck 10 ton General Service Tipper ( Three Way ) 6×4.
• FV 11006 / 11009 : Truck 10 ton General Service Fuel Tanker 2500 Gallon 6×4.
• FV 11007 / 11008 : Truck 10 ton General Service Cargo (14 ft / 16 ft) 6×4.
• FV 11010 : Tractor 10 ton General Service for Semi-Trailer 6×6.
• FV 11011 : Truck 10 ton General Service Crane Missile 6×6.
• FV 11012 : Truck 10 ton General Service Cargo Dropside 6×4.
• FV 11013 : Truck 10 ton General Service Crane General Purpose 6×4.
• FV 11014 : Truck 10 ton General Service Excavator 6×4 or 6×6.
• FV 11015 : Truck 10 ton General Service for 20 ton Trailer 6×6.
• FV 11016 : Truck 10 ton General Service Cargo ( 18 ft Dropside ) 6×6 Front hook 7 ton Winch.
• FV 11017 : Truck 10 ton General Service Self Propelled Launcher 6×4.
• FV 11021 : Truck 10 ton Tipping Platform, Self Loading, RE 6×6.
• FV 11022 : Truck 10 ton Heavy Duty ( RAF ) 6×6.
• FV 11031 : Tractor 10 ton General Service Light Anti-Aircraft 6×6.

Predecessor: AEC Matador (model 853/O853)
Successor: AEC Militant MkII

Related models:
AEC Dumptruck 10 cu yd (model DK6RAB)

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