{"product_id":"panzerjager-i-copy","title":"Austin K2Y Ambulance Closed","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd the Austin K2Y Ambulance Closed to your WWII tabletop force, historical miniature collection, or diorama. This made-to-order model is available in a choice of scales; select your preferred scale from the dropdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eThe Austin K2\/Y—affectionately nicknamed \"Katy\"—was the standard heavy military ambulance used by British and Commonwealth forces during World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Bodywork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Chassis \u0026amp; Manufacturer: Built by the Austin Motor Company at their Longbridge plant (Birmingham) using a modified K30 commercial truck chassis.\u003cbr\u003e• Body: The specialized rear ambulance body was designed by the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) and constructed by coachbuilder Mann Egerton. It featured a wooden frame covered in insulated canvas sheeting rather than solid metal panels, with fresh-air vents mounted in the sides, roof, and doors.\u003cbr\u003e• Cab Closure: It used canvas cab closures rather than hard metal doors.\u003cbr\u003e• Interior Access: A small internal sliding\/door passthrough connected the driver's cab to the rear patient compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Engine: 6-cylinder, 3,462 cc Austin D-Series petrol engine producing around 60 horsepower.\u003cbr\u003e• Transmission: 4-speed gearbox (noted as widely spaced and requiring a bit of practice to master).\u003cbr\u003e• Drive Configuration: 4×2 rear-wheel drive.\u003cbr\u003e• Fuel Capacity: Two 12-imperial-gallon petrol tanks (one on each side).\u003cbr\u003e• Top Speed: Approximately 50 mph (80 km\/h).\u003cbr\u003e• Dry Weight: 3 tons 1½ cwt (~3,124 kg).\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: Length ~18 ft (5.49 m), Width ~7 ft 5 in (2.26 m), Height ~9 ft 2 in (2.79 m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity \u0026amp; Utility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Patient Load: Officially designed to carry either 4 stretcher cases or 10 \"walking wounded\" (sitting casualties), though crews in heavy combat zones frequently packed in many more.\u003cbr\u003e• Crew: 2 to 3 personnel (driver and medical orderly).\u003cbr\u003e• Equipment: Built-in rear lockers for medical supplies and water, a hot-water heater for patient comfort, a pinion mechanism to elevate stretcher tiers, and external tool\/towing provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWartime Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Production: Over 13,102 units were produced between 1939 and 1945.\u003cbr\u003e• Notable Service: Widely used across all major theaters—from the Blitz in London and the beaches of Normandy to the North African desert. 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