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) 6x4 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 6x6 wheel arrangement also was producing. The next versions were producing:
FV 11001 / 11002 : Ballast Tractor 10 ton General Service Medium/Heavy Anti-Aircraft 6x4 / 6x6.
FV 11003 : Truck 10 ton General Service Crane Bridging 6x4 or 6x6.
FV 11004 : Truck 10 ton General Service Tipper ( End Only ) 6x4.
FV 11005 : Truck 10 ton General Service Tipper ( Three Way ) 6x4.
FV 11006 / 11009 : Truck 10 ton General Service Fuel Tanker 2500 Gallon 6x4.
FV 11007 / 11008 : Truck 10 ton General Service Cargo (14 ft / 16 ft) 6x4.
FV 11010 : Tractor 10 ton General Service for Semi-Trailer 6x6.
FV 11011 : Truck 10 ton General Service Crane Missile 6x6.
FV 11012 : Truck 10 ton General Service Cargo Dropside 6x4.
FV 11013 : Truck 10 ton General Service Crane General Purpose 6x4.
FV 11014 : Truck 10 ton General Service Excavator 6x4 or 6x6.
FV 11015 : Truck 10 ton General Service for 20 ton Trailer 6x6.
FV 11016 : Truck 10 ton General Service Cargo ( 18 ft Dropside ) 6x6 Front hook 7 ton Winch.
FV 11017 : Truck 10 ton General Service Self Propelled Launcher 6x4.
FV 11021 : Truck 10 ton Tipping Platform, Self Loading, RE 6x6.
FV 11022 : Truck 10 ton Heavy Duty ( RAF ) 6x6.
FV 11031 : Tractor 10 ton General Service Light Anti-Aircraft 6x6.