Detail
Based on the Morris-commercial 15cwt Platoon truck, these vehicles were issued to cavalry regiments on mechanisation for the transport of soldiers in an ill-defined scout role as ‘Mechanised Cavalry’.
Fitted with bench seats with stowage for 2 ground-mounted machine guns, they offered little protection and only a modest cross-country performance since they lacked 4-wheel drive.
The concept of using cavalry in this way was abandoned before the outbreak of war.
Technical Specifications
| Crew: | 2 (+6 passengers) |
| Armament: | nil |
| Engine: | Morris 6 cyl developing 50bhp |
| Speed: | 40mph |
| Year into service: | 1935 |
