DAIMLER ARMOURED CAR Mk I

DAIMLER ARMOURED CAR Mk I
Image: DAIMLER Mk I (IWM)
YearApril 1941
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced2.694 (All
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x OQF 2 pdr L/50 Mk. IX Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-15° to +25°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight2.25m
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm Besa Machine Gun (Coaxial).
1 x .303 Bren Machine Gun (AA Mount).
Smoke Discharger2 x 4in Bomb Throwers
Ammunition Carried52 x 40mm & 2.700 x 7.92mm + 500 x .303 & 8 x Smok
Height2.25m
Width2.43m
Length3.96m
Combat Weight7.600 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth1.42m
Trench Crossing1.07m
Obstacle Clearance0.69m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioNo. 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 14mm.
Hull Sides: 10mm.
Hull Rear: 14mm.
Hull Top: 8mm.
Hull Bottom: 7mm.
Gun Mantlet: 16mm.
Turret Front:16 mm.
Turret Sides: 16mm.
Turret Rear: 14mm.
Turret Top: 8mm.
EngineDaimler 6 Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 5 Reverse
Maximum Road Range328 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed80 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed36 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsMk.I CS:
1 x OQF 3in L/26 Mk. I Howitzer (25 x Rounds).
1 x 7.92mm Besa MG (2000 x Rounds).
Mk.II:
Year: 1942.
1 x OQF 2 pdr L/50 Mk. IX Gun (55 x Rounds).
1 x 7.92mm Besa MG (2000 x Rounds).
NotesThe Daimler was one of the best British armoured cars of the period and well known for its reliability. It was basically an enlarged version of the Dingo and mounted a turret housing a 2 pdr gun, a coaxial 7.92mm Besa machine gun and a crew of three. It served alongside in armoured reconnaissance troops consisting of two armoured cars and two scout cars. It saw action on every front and went on to serve in the Korean War.