45ft Refueller Mk.VI

RAF NUMBERS 1126
BUILDER Vosper Ltd (Sub-contracted to Yarwood, Norwich)
DISPLACEMENT 20.5 Tons
HULL DIMENSIONS LOA.........45' 9"
Beam.......10' 0"
Draught....3' 10"
HULL PLATING Material - Steel
Method - Riveted
Side Thickness. . . . .1/8"
Bottom Thickness . . 3/16"
MAIN PROPULSION Single Ford V8 72 bhp
GEARBOX Parsons Conversion for Kitchen Rudder
REDUCTION 2:1
DYNAMO C.A.V. D45R 12 Volt
AUXILLARY MACHINERY Stuart Turner Type P55 6/8 hp
PUMP Stothert & Pitt Size 3 Screw Pump
RATE 140 Gallons per minute
FUEL STORAGE 2500 Gallons
TAILSHAFT Material. . . .Monel Metal
Diameter . . .1ΒΌ"
MAXIMUM SPEED 8.5 Knots
DURATION @ MAX RPM 0.5 Hours
MAX CRUISING SPEED 7.5 Knots
TOTAL FUEL CARRIED 64 Gallons
ENDURANCE 70 miles
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