Dennis Javelin | |
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Safeguard Coaches Plaxton Premiere bodied Dennis Javelin 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 |
The Dennis Javelin (later known as the Alexander Dennis Javelin) was an underfloor-engined bus and coach chassis manufactured by Dennis and later Alexander Dennis. It was unveiled in 1986 and acted more or less as a modern replacement for the discontinued Bedford Y series.[1][2] It also supplanted the heavier Dennis Dorchester.
While proving a success, it has never matched its nearest rival, the likewise heavier Volvo B10M, but has had much more success than Dennis's previous coaching industry attempts: The Falcon V, the Lancet and Dorchester. Over 2,000 were produced, with 500 purchased by the Ministry of Defence.[3]
Exports
[edit]In 1996, Australian operator Fearne's Coaches, Wagga Wagga took delivery of four MotorCoach Australia bodied Javelins.[4] New Zealand operator Ritchies Coachlines took delivery of nine Designline and Kiwi Bus Builders bodied Javelins between 1999 and 2005.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ 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
External links
[edit] Media related to Dennis Javelin at Wikimedia Commons