RB44 for Military
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A REYNOLDS Boughton RB4 vehicle, fitted with test weight has completed the 5,000 mi cyclic reliability trial at the Mi tary Vehicles & Engineering E tablishment in Chertsey. Th test programme, 50 per cent which was completed by Arrr drivers at Longcross, include the high speed test track, 1 and 2" slats; Belgium Pavi cross country and the arduoL Alpine course.
Reynolds Boughton already manufacturing the RB44 vehicle in quantity for tlcommercial market anticipai Military sales to rival the civilia sector. The RB44 is manufai tured with a wide variety r petrol and diesel engines an with manual or automat' gearboxes as specified. With conventional ladder chassis an semi-elliptical leaf springs tl^ vehicle incorporates a Boughto design 2 speed transfer gearbc with syncromesh shift betwee the high and low ratios. Fot wheel drive is through a Powe Lok limited slip differential.
Fitted with a three seat wall through cab the RB44 offers choice of three wheel base i130", 145" and 156") an can carry 21/2 tonne pay loa when fitted with a cargo bodl Reynolds Boughton have special version for militar applications such as carrying Rapier or as a 105mm Ligh. Gun towing vehicle, an Arnbt lance or an armoured riot truck