Dennis Javelin
motor vehicle
The Dennis Javelin[a] was a chassis of a bus and coach. It was made from 1986 to 2010. It was made by Dennis and then Alexander Dennis.
| Dennis Javelin | |
|---|---|
 Safeguard Coaches Dennis Javelin with Plaxton Premiere bodywork in January 2009 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dennis Alexander Dennis |
| Production | 1986-2010 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins C series Cummins ISBe |
| Transmission | ZF |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 8.5 m (27 ft 10+5⁄8 in) 10 m (32 ft 9+3⁄4 in) 11 m (36 ft 1+1⁄8 in) 12 m (39 ft 4+1⁄2 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Dennis Lancet |
It replaced the Bedford Y series.[1][2]
2,000 Javelins were made, 500 were ordered by the Ministry of Defence.[3]
Exports
changeIn 1996, Australian operator Fearne's Coaches ordered four Javelins with MotorCoach Australia bodywork.[4]
From 1999 to 2005, New Zealand operator Ritchies Coachlines ordered nine Javelins with Designline bodywork and Kiwi Bus Builders bodywork.[5]
Notes
change- ↑ (later called the Alexander Dennis Javelin)
References
change- ↑ Low flying Javelin Commercial Motor 17 September 1981 pages 58-61
- ↑ Javelin bus breaks out Commercial Motor 24 March 1988
- ↑ Britain's Buses. Vol. 6. Key Publishing. 2021. p. 19. ISBN 978 1 802820 096.
- ↑ Fearne's Investments Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ↑ Ritchie's Transport Holdings Australian Bus Fleet Lists
Other websites
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