Austin K5
| Austin K5 | |
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Austin K5 general cargo lorry | |
| Type | Military truck |
| Place of origin |
 United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | Second World War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Austin |
| Produced | 1941-1945 |
| Number built | 12,280 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 6.7 tonnes |
| Length | 19 ft 8 inches (5.99 m) |
| Width | 7 ft 3 inch (2.21 m) |
| Height | 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
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| Armour | None |
| Engine |
Austin 6-cylinder, 3995 cc petrol 85 hp |
| Payload capacity | 3 tons |
| Suspension | Wheel, 4 × 4 |
The Austin K5 was a British heavy military truck built by Austin for use during the Second World War.
The K5 was used with open body and cab for carrying the Ordnance QF 6 pounder anti-tank gun portee in the North African Campaign or with an enclosed cab for General Service (GS). Enclosed body versions were used for salvage and rescue work in the UK.
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